Ciprofloxacin, also known as Cipro is one of the well known drugs that belong to the fluoroquinolone group of antibacterials. There are said to destroy the bacterial cells by unwinding their DNA and thus interferes with cell replication by inhibiting the synthesis of the DNA and the protein. Despite the various black box warnings given by the FDA, the drug isone of the most common in use and thus helps in the treatment of many bacterial infections.

Cipro side effects range from mild to severe forms. There are many warnings that have been published in favor of this drug and there are warning labels that are in use. Some of the most noteworthy side effects include peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves), damage to the tendons, problems associated with the heart, colitis, breakdown of the muscles, and more. Usually individuals may experience mild to moderate reactions and despite the constant harp on the effects of this drug and the implications it might cause, it has become an apparent solution to many of the severe bacterial infections that are life threatening.

It is well known that the children and elderly adults are at a much higher risk of developing Cipro side effects and the various adverse reactions that are associated with it. There are other forms such as the tendon damage that are associated with the continued usage of drug in the long run, and continue to manifest despite the drug being discontinued. Visual complications have also been reported to occur with the fluoroquinolone therapy, leading to problems such as the corneal perforation, enucleation, evisceration and more. Double vision, such as Diplopa is also known to occur and seizures have been noticed with the usage of Cipro ear drops in an adult.

Cpirofloxacin along with theophylline are said to increase the levels of toxicity in the blood and thus used in the treatment of asthma. In worse cases, it could also lead to the development of seizures and irregularities in the heart rhythm. It may lead to elevation levels of blood thinning, caused due to the anti coagulant warfarin and thus many iron acids and salts are believed to reduce the Cipro side effects in the body. It is also said that orange juice and milk tend to reduce the effects and the absorption of the drug in the body and thus, administration of the drug is performed two hours before taking consuming milk or orange juice.