How does ciprofloxacin influence the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection and should patients on ciprofloxacin therapy be monitored for gastrointestinal symptoms indicating potential C. difficile-related complications?
Himanshu PrajapatiContributor
Ciprofloxacin use can disrupt gut flora, increasing the risk of C. difficile infection. Patients should be monitored for symptoms like diarrhea to catch any complications early.