Is the IV cipro more potent than the oral dose
does the IV dose work faster then oral
2006-06-25 09:58:11 · 2 answers · asked by Paola143o 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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.
2006-06-25 10:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by Evan D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-06-25 10:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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...
2006-06-25 10:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by dockyortho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋