Ciprofloxacin in 5% Dextrose and Pegaspargase

• Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR, Cipro IV

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, including skin infections, bone and joint infections, respiratory or sinus infections, urinary tract infections, and certain types of diarrhea. It is also used to treat gonorrhea.

Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague.

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

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible, such as tendon rupture or nerve problems.

• Generic Name: pegaspargase
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oncaspar

Pegaspargase is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Pegaspargase is used in combination with other cancer medications to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. pegaspargase is also used to treat allergic reactions to another cancer medication called asparaginase (Elspar).

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