ciprofloxacin otic

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Ciprofloxacin fights bacteria in the body. Ciprofloxacin otic (for use in the ears) is used to treat ear infections that affect the outer ear canal (also called otitis externa). This type of ear infection is sometimes...

Ciprofloxacin Otic Suspension (CIPROFLOXACIN SUSPENSION - OTIC)

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider. This medicine is for use in the ears only. Avoid getting the medicine into the eyes or mouth. Rinse the eyes with water if the medicine gets into the eyes. Keep using this medicine for the full number of days that it is prescribed. Do not stop the medicine...

Ciprofloxacin/Fluocinolone Otic Solution (CIPROFLOXACIN/FLUOCINOLONE - OTIC)

It is best to have another person give the drops to get the full dose and to avoid contamination. To reduce risk of dizziness, warm the bottle in your hand for 1-2 minutes before using it. Lie on one side with the ear to be treated facing up. After placing the drops in the ear, gently press the area in front of the ear...

Circle method for holding dental floss

Use a piece of floss about 12 in. (30 cm) long. Tie the ends together, forming a loop. If the loop is too large, wrap the floss around your fingers to make it smaller.

Circumcision

Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis.

Circumcision

What is circumcision? Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis. The foreskin provides sensation and lubrication for the penis. After the foreskin is removed, it can't be put back on again. If circumcision is done, it's usually done soon after...

Circumcision

Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis. If it's done, circumcision is usually done soon after birth. There are both benefits and risks to newborn circumcision. The decision whether to have a baby circumcised is often based on what the...

Circumcision: Should I Keep My Son's Penis Natural?

Guides through decision to have your son circumcised. Describes the circumcision process and what to expect after surgery. Lists common reasons for and against circumcision. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.

Cirrhosis

Discusses serious condition in which scarring damages the liver. Looks at causes, including heavy alcohol use, autoimmune chronic hepatitis, and chronic viral hepatitis. Covers symptoms like fluid buildup in the belly called ascites. Discusses transplant.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis (say "suh-ROH-sus") is a very serious condition in which healthy tissue in the liver is replaced with scar tissue. The scarring keeps the liver from working as it should. For example, the liver may stop making clotting factors, which can lead to bleeding problems. Bile and poisons may build up in the blood...

Cirrhosis Complications: Encephalopathy

When the liver has been damaged, it may not be able to filter poisons from the bloodstream, especially substances in the blood produced by bacteria in the large intestine. As a result, these substances (which include ammonia) may build up in the bloodstream and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High...

Cirrhosis Complications: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of fluid that builds up in the belly. It causes pain and swelling inside the belly. It may also cause a fever. This infection most often occurs when a person has had cirrhosis for a long time. It can also occur in people with other conditions that cause fluid to...

Cirrhosis Complications: Variceal Bleeding

Variceal bleeding happens when large veins, often in the esophagus, get swollen and break open. It's caused by a condition called portal hypertension. Portal hypertension is high pressure in the veins that filter blood from the intestines through the liver (portal system of the liver). The pressure increases in the...

Cirrhosis of the Liver

Cirrhosis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when scarring, called fibrosis, damages the liver. The scarring replaces healthy tissue and prevents the liver from working normally. The most common causes of cirrhosis are alcohol use disorder and some types of hepatitis.

Cirrhosis: Beta-Blockers for Portal Hypertension and Varices

Beta-blocker medicines are used to prevent an episode of variceal bleeding by lowering the pressure in the enlarged veins (varices). Variceal bleeding occurs when the pressure increases in the portal vein system and the veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing...

Cirrhosis: Surgical Shunts for Portal Hypertension

Shunt surgeries are designed to redirect the flow of blood or belly fluid through other areas of the body. Types of shunts used include: Peritoneovenous shunts. These shunts may reduce fluid buildup in the belly ( ascites). They divert the fluid into normal blood circulation. Portacaval shunts. These shunts may lower...

Cirrhosis: Vasoconstrictor Medicines for Variceal Bleeding

Vasoconstrictor medicines are used to treat sudden (acute) bleeding from enlarged veins (varices). They make small blood vessels constrict, which reduces blood flow to veins that carry blood to the liver (portal veins). These medicines also may be used along with endoscopic treatment. What are the side effects? Side...

cisatracurium

Cisatracurium is used to relax the muscles to help keep your body still during surgery. Cisatracurium also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery. Cisatracurium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cisplatin

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

cisplatin

Cisplatin is used together with other cancer drugs to treat bladder cancer, testicular cancer, or ovarian cancer. Cisplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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