Ciprofloxacin Intravenous and Flomax

• 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: tamsulosin
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Flomax

Flomax (tamsulosin) is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Flomax is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Flomax is not approved for use in women or children.