Apply 4 drops twice daily for 7 days
Dexamethasone / Ciprofloxacin is a combination medicine used to treat otitis media (infections inside the ear) and otitis externa (infections of the ear
Ciprofloxacin is the only antimicrobial without risk of ototoxicity
Uses for ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin helps eliminate the
Applies to: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Flagyl (metronidazole) Using ciprofloxacin together with metroNIDAZOLE can
Pregnancy
005% If tympanic membrane perforation is suspected, or the membrane cannot be seen, we recommend ciprofloxacin as it is the only antibiotic option that does not cause ototoxicity
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Learn There is a potential interaction between dexamethasone, a type of steroid, and certain antibiotics
Generic products became available
The risk of having tendon problems may be increased if you are over 60 years of age, are using steroid medicines (eg, dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, Medrol®), have severe kidney problems, have a history of tendon problems (eg, rheumatoid arthritis), or if you have received an organ transplant (eg, heart Otic Suspension: Each mL of CIPRODEX contains ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 0
PEPID’s IV Compatibility Checker is available through any of our clinical decision support suites, allowing healthcare professionals to quickly check the compatibility of specific IV sites, drugs and solutions with their mobile devices or online
(Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A, based on meta-analysis of Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone side effects
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(2003) found Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus were the most frequently isolated microorganisms
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Ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body
Generic dexamethasone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
Taking Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) and Ibuprofen together has a low risk of seizure
5 Clinicians should weigh the risks and benefits of continuing the patient’s normal dose of dexamethasone (while monitoring for AEs) versus decreasing the dose