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you are working in an IV room in a hospital and you receive the following order? Cipro 450 mg IV q12h. If the stock solution shown in the drug label is provided, how many 400 mg vials would you use for a week of therapy? what is the closest dose of Cipro available in a premixed IV bag?

ubetcha replied: "you would need 15.75 vials of 400mg cipro for a 7 day week. Isn't it 500 mg to premixed 100cc IV piggyback?"

Is IV dose of ciproflaxacin less than the oral dose? Is the IV cipro more potent than the oral dose does the IV dose work faster then oral

Evan D replied: "The IV one works faster, as it goes directly into the bloodstream, and it depends on the dosage your getting in the IV whether or not it is more."

Benny replied: "Yes, when taking a medicine via intravenously, it doesn't have to go through the digestive system. So it's not broken down by the stomach acids and digestive action, so it'll actually be stronger, and it'll work faster. Make sure that a doctor is prescribing this medication. Cipro is "big guns" and doesn't have many germs that are resistant to it...at least not yet. Taking this medication wrong could make the infection you have resistant. Just make sure that the medicine that is to go via IV, is actually prepared for IV use, it should say that on it's package. Some people sometimes think they can put anything in their veins, and that's simply not the case. Best of luck."

dockyortho replied: "in general, the doses happen to be the same yes, 500mg every 12 hours. can change for sure, depending on the status of the gut, is it absorbing or not? can change if renal function abnormal..."

Pharmacists, is it okay to take Cipro and Amoxil simutaneously? Following lithotripsy with a ureteral stent, my husband developed burning urination, fever, chills, loss of appetite, nausea and lithargy which landed him in the emergency room where they tested his urine, found increased WBCs and administered IV antibiotic and sent him home with a Rx of 500mg Cipro/ 2xdaily. Blood analysis results are pending. His 2nd lithotripsy was cancelled for today and he instead had a renal/bladder ultrasound and KUB xray (results pending). His urologist's nurse called to take him off Cipro and start him on Amoxicillin 250 mg 3xdaily, which he has not started yet. I know Cipro is the gold standard for UTI's and am puzzeled as to why they switched to Amoxicillin, especially since the burning with urination has completely resolved. The nurse said, "yes, the Cipro would clear up the UTI." I'm pretty upset because they brushed off the UTI two weeks ago when my husband complained about burning, and said it was usual side affects of the stent. (more below) I just don't understand why his doctor would say on one hand the Cipro got rid of the burning but then on the other hand say he needs to switch to Amoxil to "fight the bacteria they are going after," especially since they dont have the blood results back yet. My husband is hesitant to switch, since he is finally beginning to feel better. I agree. So..his choices are: 1) continue taking the Cipro and ignore his doctor's orders (at least pending the blood results) 2) switch to amoxil and hope the burning doesn't return, or 3) take both the Cipro AND Amoxil (but is this safe?) I'd like to hear from qualified people who have degrees in pharmacology Thanks.

☼~Ļ○ΰ~♫® replied: "I don't have a degree in pharmacology, but I am a Medical Laboratory Technician and work in microbiology. The doctors can't tell anything about the specifics of the urinary infection from bloodwork. Most likely, the doctor has ordered a urine culture and gotten (at least) preliminary results back. If you don't know, a urine culture involves putting a small amount of urine on petri dishes full of nutritional media and actually growing a sample of the infecting bacteria, and then exposing the bacteria to several different antibiotics to determine which one would be most effective. Physicians can have a preliminary report back within 8 to 12 hours. Cipro is prescribed for UTI's because those infections are usually caused by gram-negative bacteria -- the kind that naturally live in your digestive tract. Human feces are full of this kind of bacteria, and UTI's often occur because of cross-contamination between the anus and urethra. Its a good bacteria to start someone on when they present symptoms, because its effective against the "usual suspects". But practically any pathogenic bacteria can cause a UTI. The urine culture report probably showed the presence of a different kind of bacteria that could be more effectively treated with Amoxicillin. This particular change of drugs leads me to think that his UTI might be caused by a staph infection. This wouldn't surprise me because of the procedures that you've described. My advice would be to follow the instructions of the doctor. He doesn't need to take both at the same time. Because Cipro targets the kind of bacteria that naturally live in your digestive tract, taking an antibiotic that kills them might cause him some gastrointestinal problems. If you have further concerns, you should make an appointment with your husband's urologist and ask him to discuss the *culture and sensitivity* results with you."

I have a kidney infection, should I go back to the doctor? I was treated for a kidney infection 7 days ago. I received a regular IV, and a Cipro push, and was then perscribed oral cipro. I am still not quite feeling myself-I feel dizzy/queasy, and have lower back and abdominal pain. Should I go back to the Dr. or wait it out a few more days?

Hispasian101 replied: "uh go to the doctor because the same thing happened to my mom and now she is on watch for diabetes SO GO!"

Rachel replied: "go to the doctor"

JL replied: "You should go back. You should be beginning to feel better by now. Maybe you need a stronger medication. I used to get them regularly when I was younger, so I know your pain! Drink lots of water."

does metrogyl (metro iv 100) have a very serious effect on pregnancy? my wife is pregnant the test is positive her cycles were due on 23rd april she missed it pregnancy test on 22 was doubtful but on 4th may was positive. she was suffering from loose motion vomitting and nausea.on morning 21 she was dehydrated and admitted to the hospital.the doctor in in his medication has given iv fluids along with inj cipro 100ml bd,inj metro 100ml tds ,inj rantac . now that we know she is pregnant our doctor has concerns about the future development of the baby .she has informed us about the same and its upto us either to go with the pregnancy or go for abortion if any one could inform us about the aftereffect of metrogyl it could make our decision easier. metrogyl is brand name for Metronidazole along with the mentioned drug inj zofer 2cc iv,inj buscopan im stat,inj eldervit in drip,inj zanocin100ml bd,cap vsl 3 2 stat ,inj rablet 20 mg bd,tab lomotil 2 stat,tab ornof 200mg was given during her illness

~â?¥~BaByGiRl~â?¥~ replied: "I had a similar drug when I was 13 weeks. My baby is fine. Plus I just read that it is used frequently in pregnant women. So everything should be fine....I would switch doctors though and get another opinion. Google it to read for yourself, but I think it should be alright."

frofro32 replied: "I am not familiar with that medication. I see that it is not marketed in the US. I would not go ahead and abort a baby that only MAYBE has a problem because of medication given to your wife. What if the child is healthy? What you need to do is speak with a doctor about your concern (preferably your wife's OBGYN). Ask what pregnancy category the drug is, what defects medication causes (if any), at what percentage risk (if any) is your baby, and if defect is likely to be seen on ultrasound or other testing. Below is a link to the pregnancy drug classes so that you will understand the doctors answer better. "

How long for relief from kidney infection? My wife was diagnosed with a kidney infection yesterday at the ER and was given an antibiotic and IV at the ER. When released she was given the antibiotic Cipro for the infection and vicodin for pain and another medicine to help fight nausea. She has so far had three doses of the Cipro (twice a day) and Vicodin was recommended every 6 hrs, but she was in a lot of pain yesterday so I was told she could take it every 4 hours, which she is doing now. Just one tablet. If she does not take the vicodin every 4 hrs she has body chills, stomach pains and headaches. Can anybody with experience please tell me how long it will take for the pain to go away so she will not need to take the vicodin anymore? We're worried that she is taking it too often, if she has to take it for too long. Generally how long does it take for the Cipro to take affect, so that the infection is taken care of, which I assume will lessen the pain and the chills. Thank you.

regenetech123 replied: "2 days to 2 weeks, just depends"

Lynne replied: "After a good nights rest she will feel better. After a couple of days she shouldn't be in to much pain. Make sure to take all the antibiotics so the infection doesn't come back. And also, if she is on the Pill, while she is on the antibiotics you will need to use a condom when having sex because antibiotics kill the Pill!"

Karma replied: "Generally, as with most infections, if she's not feeling any improvement at all within 72 hours of being on the antibiotic, you may want to see a doctor again. Cipro is widely prescribed, and thus doesn't work as well on some resistant strains. Also, simple ibuprofen may help with the chills, pains, and headaches if you're concerned about taking the vicodin too much. It's also an anti-inflammatory, and will help relieve some of the irritation in the kidneys."

nat sprat replied: "Wow, they let her go home still feeling like that? I had a kidney infection a few months ago that felt like that and they admitted me to the hospital and kept me for 2 days! I'd probably call doctor if she isn't feeling any better by tomorrow. She should be feeling at least a little better by now! Poor girl, it's miserable! As for the vicodin, I don't think a few days will hurt her. And if it helps that miserable pain then by all means, take it! You could also just try Tylenol and if that's not enough, then go back to the vicodin. Hope this helps, good luck and it's so sweet of you to take such good care of her! Good job. =)"

How affective are Intravenous antibiotics? I have had perpetual respiratory infections for about 4 months now. My infections fluctuate between pneumonia and bronchitis and I have been prescribed Avelox, Augmentin, Zithromax and Cipro. I get better for a while but it seems to always come back with a vengeance. Would treatment with IV antibiotics be able to stop this infection once and for all? I really need help and welcome any knowledge you might have to share... Thank you.

quantumrift replied: "IV is the best and most effective as the meds do not have to go thru the 'digestion' process to get into your system."

Amy Z replied: "IV antibiotics are typically more useful than oral antibiotics because they go directly to the bloodstream and are not subjected to harmful stomach acids, nor is their absorption dependent on the digestive tract. But they won't work if the bacteria has developed a resistance. They'll also have worse side effects."

angelicpawn replied: "Only speaking from personal experience, you might have fluid in the lungs, and that is what is infected, I did. Try asking about that, and also, Vancomycin is a stronger antibiotic, used when mostly nothing else works."

bryce k replied: "you need blood and sputum cultures to determine what the bacteria would be suseptible to. most of our clients taht require iv antibiotics have great success with levaquin in a 750mg dosing every 24 hrs. on some of the harder cases we have given 1 gram rocephin shots with levaquin iv and zithromax orally. vancomycin iv is not really recommended for respiratory conditions as much as cipro and levaquin iv. augmentin is the 1st line recommendation for sinusitis and respiratory infections. avelox is good but shouldn't be taken for more than 7 days which sometimes isn't long enough. if you're having that much trouble, let your doc admit you to hospital for 48 hrs of intensive treatment. nothing is going to do you any good until you know for sure what drugs your infection is suseptible to."

Pam H replied: "It is possible. No garauntee. Try some pro-biotics from the health food store. If your body is full of friendly bacteria the bad ones will have nothing to eat. That isn't garaunteed to work or help either, but it might help and it can't hurt. After 4 months on antibiotics all the good bacteria in your body has been killed off probably. Pro-biotics can help with any diarrhea or yeast infections caused by antibiotics. Good luck."

ash replied: "Yes, IVs help aton more so than what you are taking orally... but i guess it also depends on what they prescribe you to take intravenously... but obviously it will help more... its also a lot stronger than anything you usually take orally."

My daughter was diagnosed with a kidney infection last Thursday how long will this last? She is 18 years old and has been on Cipro and Loratab now for 5 days. The first day she was on IV antibiotics at the hospital. She still has a fever and pain. When should she start to feel some relief?

AVA B replied: "ask her doctor"

Country Hick replied: "I would suggest that you get in touch with the physician that is caring for your daughter. Since she has received IV antibiotics, has been on oral antibiotics for 5 days and is still uncomfortable she may need to have her urine retested or blood tests done to check to see if the antibiotics she is on are the proper antibiotics for this infection. Retesting will check to make sure that she doesn't have some new type of bacteria involved or that there isn't something else going on too. . She may need different antibiotics. Below is a website and some info that may help you. Good luck and I hope that your daughter is feeling better soon. Kidney infections or Pyelonehpritis: The goals of treatment are control of the infection and reduction of symptoms. Acute symptoms usually disappear within 48 to 72 hours after appropriate treatment. Intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be used initially to control the bacterial infection if your infection is severe or you cannot take antibiotics by mouth. In acute cases of pyelonephritis, you may receive a 10- to 14-day course of antibiotics. Chronic pyelonephritis may require long-term antibiotic therapy. It is imperative that you finish taking the entire course of prescribed antibiotics. Most cases of pyelonephritis get better without complication after the treatment. However, the treatment may need to be aggressive or prolonged. If sepsis occurs, it can be fatal. *If you have pyelonephritis, call your health care provider if new symptoms develop, especially decreased urine output, persistent high fever, or severe flank pain or back pain."

What kind of damages can E. Coli do to your body? I went to the Dominican for my honeymoon and I started getting bad diarrhea and I thought it was the change of food and when I came back home, I still had it but I have a sensitive digestive track so I thought I was adjusting back to american food. Well I started to get severe cramping and I started passing out so I took myself to the hospital and they tested me and found E. Coli - most likely from the food or water down there and put me on IV for dehydration. They put me on an antibiotic called Cipro and said it should clear it up. I've been on it about 6 days and I still have the horrible diarrhea. My mother told me last night that her friend had E Coli and her system has never been the same since and she had it 10 years ago! I'm guessing I had the E Coli for a little over 2 weeks so do you think I'll have any lasting damages? and what will they be?

lovenote replied: "it is in deed a deadly deases but at least you are now treated hopefull it has not done much damage."

the_only_solorose replied: "If diarrhea is your only continuing symptom, then the antibiotic has likely killed the Ecoli, but the diarrhea continues because the antibiotic has also wiped out your normal bacteria which helps you digest food. Continue to take all of the antibiotic as ordered, even if you feel better, not taking all of it can result in the the organism surviving and coming back resistant to the antibiotic from then on. You can ease the symptoms of diarrhea by eating yogurt."

i have a kidney infection i was treated for on 8-12-08 i was 152 lbs they gave me cipro for the infection on ? 8-14 i went back i had bad pain i was now 147lbs and in great pain they cathed me and gave me iv fluids and said i would be fine now its 8-16 and im still in pain and i have not been able to control my bladder. i have been taking tylnol 3's and they are not helping should i go to the hospital? I NEED TO KNOW WHATS GOING ON this is my 5 uti kidney infection in 8 weeks and no sex i have not been active for 3 months

Phoenix replied: "you should definitely see a doctor. but don't you think you should get the opinion of another doctor. you shouldn't be in so much pain if that doctor knows what they were doing. only a suggestion."

Amanda replied: "If you keep getting getting infections and they keep giving you cipro, after awhile it isn't going to work. Cipro is a very strong antibiotic. Drink cranberry juice and if you are sexually active, make sure you use the restroom right after sex. Go to the pharmacy and get some medicine to help control your frequent urination. You can buy it over the counter. I forgot the name of it off the top of my head but ask the pharmacist."

Pammie replied: "Your urine needs to have a culture sensitivity test done. This will tell your Dr which antibiotic is best. Cipro is a excellent antibiotic and will usually cure most UTI's but in this case I wonder if you need something else. If you have had 5 UTI in 8 weeks it is time to have a scope done of your bladder to see if there is anything abnormal or abnormal cell growth going on. I don't think tylenol 3 will help much since the pain is probably coming from bladder spasms. Go to the store and buy some AZO or similar product. It is a little pill that will get you bladder spasms under control and make the urine burn less when urinating. If the do not have AZO ask the pharmacist for a similar product. This is now an over the counter med so it is easy to get and the pharmacy will know what you are talking about (very common drug but turn urine bright orange for awhile). Drink lots of water and cranberry juice. Real cranberry juice not the concentrate. It is important to find out the cause of the infection because this is probably the same UTI just it has never really went away. Also have you engaged in any risky sexual behavior? If so tell your Dr about it. Hope this helps."