Cipro I.V. injection and Dovonex

• Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cipro IV, Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR

Cipro I.V. is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. This medicine is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Cipro I.V. should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Cipro I.V. may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: calcipotriene topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Calcitrene, Dovonex, Sorilux, Kalosar

Dovonex (calcipotriene) is a man-made form of vitamin D. It is involved in the growth and development of skin cells.

Dovonex is used to treat plaque psoriasis (psoriasis with scaly patches).

Dovonex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.