CHEMICAL BATTLE DRESS OVERGARMENT CPO

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Subject: CHEMICAL BATTLE DRESS OVERGARMENT CPO                           

Unit: ARCENT      

Parent Organization: CENTCOM     

Box ID: BX000527

Folder Title: VOLUME 15B   10TH PERSCOM AFTER ACTION REPORT                                                   

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                     (7) Wait about 10 minutes and administer second
            injection if necessary.

                     (8) Wait an additional 10 minutes and administer a
            third injection if necessary.

            4. CIPROFLOXIN.

                a. Description. Ciprofloxin is used if the commander
            suspects imminent exposure to Anthrax or certain other
            biological warfare agents. It consists of ciprofloxacin
            hydrochloride tablets (10 total) which are packaged in a blister
            pack. Each blister pack contains enough tablets for 5 days (one
            tablet taken twice a day).

                b. Issue to Soldier. Soldier should be issued a 10 day
            supply (2 blister packs).

                c. Principle Use. The commander will initiate presumptive
            treatment with ciprofloxin, based upon recommendation by ACSOPS
            NBC Officer and ARCENT Headquarters.

                d. General precautions.

                     (1) Soldiers should be advised that ciprofloxin may be
            taken with or without meals. However, if taken with meals, the
            rate of effectiveness is delayed 2 hours as opposed to the
            normal rate of 1 hour. The preferred time of ingestion is two
            hours after a meal. Soldiers should also be advised to drink
            fluids liberally and not take antacids containing magnesium or
            aluminum.

                      (2) Ciprofloxin may be associated with
            hypersensitivity reactions, even following a single dose.
            Discontinue use of the drug at the first sign of a skin rash or
            other allergic reactions.

                      (3) Use of ciprofloxin may cause dizziness and
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            to this drug before they operate an automobile or machinery or
            engage in activities requiring mental alertness or
            coordination.













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Box ID = BX000527
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Subject = CHEMICAL BATTLE DRESS OVERGARMENT CPO
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 20-SEP-1996