Question 1

can i take ciprofloxacin hcl 500mg for toothache?

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You can...: ... But it probably won't help you at all. This antibiotic is normally not used for dental infections, so taking it probably won't do a thing. Secondly, how do you know you have an infection? Because your tooth hurts? You may have a deep cavity, but no infection, so again it will not help. Please don't self medicate... Call a dentist in your area for treatment and feel better soon.

Question 2

can ciprofloxacin treat toothache?

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No: Any antibiotic cannot cure a toothache. Antibiotics can only help reduce infection, hence reducing pain. This is a temporary cure.

Question 3

what is ciprofloxacin for?

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Ciprofloxacin: …is one of the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics; it is used to treat a variety of infections (uti's, prostatitis, acute bronchitis flares, etc) and to prevent others (traveler's diarrhea, anthrax). Cautions: not for first-line use in under 17 due to effects on cartilage/bone growth; may weaken inflamed tendons; can cause phototoxic reactions.

Question 4

how safe is cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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Very safe: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a commonly used antibiotic that treats a variety of bacterial infections. It is generally well tolerated. The side effect it is known for is inflammation and weakening of tendons, with tendon rupture very occasionally occurring after prolonged or high dosages. 
It is good to take antibiotics only when they are needed and known to be effective!

Question 5

is ciprofloxacin used for cellulitis?

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Yes: Coprocessor an antibiotic will used for cellulitis  usually in suspected gram positive bacteria.

Question 6

do ciprofloxacin oral treats chamydia?

Accepted Answer

Not a good choice: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is not a good choice for chlamydia. The cdc 2010 treatment guidelines are a great resource and you can direct your doctor there to help select the correct medication for you. Zithromax and Doxycycline are the two most common choices. There are a few others listed as available options.

Question 7

what is cipro (ciprofloxacin) used for ?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Coprocessor is an antibiotic, used for many of the most common infections.

Question 8

is ciprofloxacin good for epydidymitis ?

Accepted Answer

Drug ok: Yes, it should work.

Question 9

can ciprofloxacin be used to treat trich?

Accepted Answer

No: If trichomoniasis has indeed been diagnosed, then Cipro (ciprofloxacin) will be ineffective as the trichomonas species is not bacterial.  Flagyl (metronidazole) is typically used for treatment.  Talk to your doctor ASAP.

Question 10

what are the side effects of ciprofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Many but not common: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is well tolerated but some side effects are
1allergic reaction rare but can be serious, rash, heart beating fast, fainting and dizziness
2joint pain and swelling
3 diarrhea watery or bloody
4confusion, headache, hallucination
5 pale or yellow skin and dark urine, fever&weakness
6urinating less
7nausea&vomiting
8blurred vision
9sllep problem, anxiety 
10anxiety&agitation
most tolerate well/no effect.

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