Ciproted Special Precautions

Ciprofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy or a history of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Tendon damage may occur rarely and treatment should be discontinued if patients experience tendon pain, inflammation or rupture.
Care is necessary in patients with impaired hepatic or renal function, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or myasthenia gravis. Adequate fluid intake should be maintained during treatment with ciprofloxacin and excessive alkalinity of the urine avoided because of the risk of crystalluria. Exposure to strong sunlight or sunlamps should also be avoided.
Ciprofloxacin and other quinolones should be avoided in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections because of high level of resistance.
Effects on the Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery: The ability to drive or operate machinery may be impaired.