Cipro XR and Fortical

• 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: calcitonin
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal, Miacalcin

Fortical (calcitonin - a polypeptide hormone) is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.

Fortical Nasal Spray is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years. It should be used along with adequate calcium and vitamin D intake.

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