Cipro XR and Fulphila 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: pegfilgrastim
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Fulphila, Neulasta, Neulasta Onpro Kit, Udenyca, Neulasta Delivery Kit

Fulphila is used to prevent neutropenia (a lack of certain white blood cells) that is caused by receiving chemotherapy.

Fulphila is a form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells that help your body fight against infection.

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