Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. It can be taken by mouth, as eye drops, as ear drops, or intravenously. It is a second-generation fluoroquinolone with a broad spectrum of activity that usually results in the death of the bacteria. Ciprofloxacin was patented in 1980 and introduced in 1987. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. The World Health Organization classifies ciprofloxacin as critically important for human medicine. It is available as a generic medication.Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe side effects include an increased risk of tendon rupture, hallucinations, and nerve damage. Click on the image below to begin the exploration journey of Ciprofloxacin through the Synapse database!
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