Why is ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Cirpo XR) prescribed to patients? Cipro, Cipro XR is used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria. Cipro, Cipro XR also is frequently used to treat urinary infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli.
inflammation of the lung; see also pneumonia. hypersensitivity pneumonitis a respiratory hypersensitivity reaction to repeated inhalation of organic particles, usually in an occupational setting, with onset a few hours after exposure to the allergen.
Laboratory findings include a leukocytosis with an eosinophilia in the majority of cases. An atypical lymphocytosis may also be seen in the early stages. Because eosinophilia is not universal, a Japanese group has proposed that the term drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) replace DRESS. Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), sulphonamide antimicrobials, minocycline, dapsone, allopurinol, and abacavir are among the most frequent offenders.