Ciprofloxacin Intravenous and Dinoprostone

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

Ciprofloxacin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat anthrax infection after inhalational exposure. Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague).

Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, ciprofloxacin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Ciprofloxacin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: dinoprostone topical
• Dosage Forms: vaginal insert
• Other Brand Names: Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body.

Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy.

Dinoprostone topical may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.