Ciprofloxacin and Peritonitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peritonitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metronidazole, and have Diarrhea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peritonitis when taking Ciprofloxacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,064 people who have side effects when taking Ciprofloxacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ciprofloxacin?

Ciprofloxacin has active ingredients of ciprofloxacin. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 22,256 Ciprofloxacin users. Check the latest studies of Ciprofloxacin.

What is Peritonitis?

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs) is found to be associated with 1,059 drugs and 1,570 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peritonitis.

On Jul, 20, 2026

21,064 people reported to have side effects when taking Ciprofloxacin.
Among them, 50 people (0.24%) have Peritonitis.

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Ciprofloxacin when they have Peritonitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Peritonitis when taking Ciprofloxacin? *

female: 67.35 %
male: 32.65 %

What is the age of people who have Peritonitis when taking Ciprofloxacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ciprofloxacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peritonitis? *

Abdominal Pain: 19 people, 38.00%
Diarrhea: 17 people, 34.00%
Pneumonia: 17 people, 34.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 13 people, 26.00%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 12 people, 24.00%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 22.00%
Colitis Ischaemic (due to infection of intestine impaired blood supply to colon): 11 people, 22.00%
Neutropenic Sepsis (whole body infection is caused by a condition in which the number of white blood cells (called neutrophils) in the blood is low. neutrophils help the body to fight infection): 11 people, 22.00%
Gastrointestinal Perforation (hole in the digestive tract): 8 people, 16.00%
Fever: 8 people, 16.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diarrhea: 16 people, 32.00%
Depression: 13 people, 26.00%
Pain: 12 people, 24.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 22.00%
Neutropenic Sepsis (whole body infection is caused by a condition in which the number of white blood cells (called neutrophils) in the blood is low. neutrophils help the body to fight infection): 11 people, 22.00%
Blood Magnesium Decreased: 11 people, 22.00%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 11 people, 22.00%
Colitis Ischaemic (due to infection of intestine impaired blood supply to colon): 11 people, 22.00%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 18.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 18.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Medicine Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation", , 2014 Mar .
Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrilation", OA Case Reports, 2012 Jan .
Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Medicine Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation", , 2014 Mar .
Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrilation", OA Case Reports, 2012 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ciprofloxacin (the active ingredients of Ciprofloxacin) and Ciprofloxacin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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