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  2. Antibiotics and pregnancy: What's safe? - Mayo Clinic

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    Safety depends on many factors. These include the type of antibiotic, when in pregnancy you take the antibiotic and for how long, and how much you take. Here are some antibiotics thought of as safe to take while pregnant: Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin. Cephalosporins, including cefaclor and cephalexin.

  3. Ciprofloxacin (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Ciprofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Ciprofloxacin oral liquid and tablets are also used to treat anthrax infection after inhalational exposure. This medicine is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague). Ciprofloxacin may mask or delay the symptoms of ...

  4. Ciprofloxacin (ophthalmic route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Descriptions. Ciprofloxacin eye drops and eye ointment are used to treat infections of the eye, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. Ciprofloxacin eye drops is also used to treat corneal ulcers of the eye. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause conjunctivitis.

  5. Ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone (otic route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by ear infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

  6. Group B strep disease - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    If you're pregnant and you develop complications due to group B strep, you'll be given oral antibiotics, usually penicillin, amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) or cephalexin (Keflex). All are considered safe to take during pregnancy. Request an appointment. Request an appointment. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Sep 21, 2021.

  7. Ciprofloxacin (otic route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Ciprofloxacin ear solution or suspension is used to treat otitis externa. Otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal caused by bacteria. The ear canal and outer part of the ear may be swollen, red, and painful. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

  8. Typhoid fever - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    These medicines may be used alone or together. Antibiotics that may be given for typhoid fever are: Fluoroquinolones. These antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin (Cipro), may be a first choice. They stop bacteria from copying themselves. But some strains of bacteria can live through treatment. These bacteria are called antibiotic resistant.

  9. Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo...

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    Tests and procedures used to diagnose urinary tract infections include: Analyzing a urine sample. Your health care provider may ask for a urine sample. The urine will be looked at in a lab to check for white blood cells, red blood cells or bacteria. You may be told to first wipe your genital area with an antiseptic pad and to collect the urine ...

  10. Group B strep disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    In some cases, however, group B strep can cause a urinary tract infection or other more-serious infections. Signs and symptoms of infections that may be caused by group B strep include the following. Urinary tract infection. A strong, persistent urge to urinate. A burning sensation or pain when urinating.

  11. E. coli - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    For illness caused by E. coli, no current treatments can cure the infection, relieve symptoms or prevent complications. For most people, treatment includes: Rest. Fluids to help prevent dehydration and fatigue. Avoid taking an anti-diarrheal medication — this slows your digestive system down, preventing your body from getting rid of the toxins.