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Proquin® ,

Ciprofloxacin

Disease
Crohn's disease ,
Drug Class
Antibiotics
Delivery Method
oral
Oral or
Brand name:
Proquin® ,
Drug name:
Ciprofloxacin
Recommendations for pregnancy

Avoid: potential toxicity to cartilage

Recommendations for breastfeeding

Limited human data: probably compatible

Most common side effects

Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, headache, nervousness, agitation, anxiety, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

Other

Contains fluoroquinolone, an ingredient associated with an increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture. It may also cause worsening of myasthenia gravis (a disease that causes muscle weakness).

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