Cipro XR and Cytomegalovirus immune globulin (CMV IG) injection

• Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR, Cipro IV

Cipro XR 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 XR should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

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

• Generic Name: cytomegalovirus immune globulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: CytoGam

CMV IG is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It contains the antibodies to help your body protect itself against infection with cytomegalovirus.

CMV IG is used to help prevent infection by cytomegalovirus in people who receive an organ transplant (kidney, heart, liver, lung, or pancreas).

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