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==Indications==
*[[UTI]] (2nd line)
*[[Prostatitis]]
*[[Chlamydia]]
*[[PID]]
*[[Traveler's Diarrhea]]

==Adverse Effects==
*Common adverse effects
**GI and neuro toxicity
**Rash
**QT prolongation
**Hyper/hypoglycemia
**Hematologic toxicity
**Depression/Suicidality
*Black box warning from US FDA
**Tendonitis and tendon rupture<ref>Gültuna S. et al. Ciprofloxacin induced tendinitis. J Clin Rheumatol. 2009;15 (4): 201-2</ref>
**Peripheral Neuropathy<ref>Food and Drug Administration: Drug safety announcement about fluoroquinolones and possible peripheral neuropathy [http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/UCM365078.pdf PDF]</ref>

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==See Also==
*[[Antibiotics (Main)]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/postmarketdrugsafetyinformationforpatientsandproviders/ucm126085.htm FDA info for Health Professionals]

==References==
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