Otiprio
Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic that's given directly in the ear to treat certain ear infections in people age 6 months and older. This medication belongs to the fluoroquinolone drug class. It's given as a single dose into the infected ear by a healthcare professional. Side effects include feeling irritated and having common cold symptoms like runny nose. Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued. There's a different brand of ciprofloxacin ear drops that's still available called Cetraxal.
What is Otiprio (ciprofloxacin)?
What is Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) used for?
- Middle ear infections in people ages 6 months and older undergoing ear tube placement
- Outer ear infection (swimmer's ear) in people ages 6 months and older
How Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) works
Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone (or "quinolone") antibiotic. It blocks certain enzymes (proteins) that bacteria need to grow, repair their genetic material (DNA), and survive. By blocking this process, Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) kills bacteria.
Drug facts
Common questions about Otiprio (ciprofloxacin)
No, Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued. It's not clear why the manufacturer discontinued the medication.
No. Ciprofloxacin isn't a sulfa drug, so it's safe to take Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) if you have a sulfa allergy.
No, ciprofloxacin isn't a penicillin. It's a type of antibiotic called a fluoroquinolone (or "quinolone").
Yes, you can safely take Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) even if you're allergic to penicillin. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, whereas penicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic. These antibiotics work differently in your body to fight bacterial infections. If you're allergic to either penicillin or ciprofloxacin, it doesn't mean you'll be allergic to the other.
Yes, ciprofloxacin covers (or fights against) the Pseudomonas bacteria. The most common type of Pseudomonas that causes infections is called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) can be used for an ear infection that's caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) is given by a healthcare professional at a medical office. The medication is injected directly into the ear. It can also be given as drops into the ear.
The most common side effects of Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) are common cold symptoms, feeling irritable, and runny nose. Other side effects can include headache, itchiness in the ear, and ear discomfort.
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Otiprio (ciprofloxacin) dosage
Typical dosage for Otiprio (ciprofloxacin)
