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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃ that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃·HCl and is effective especially against gram-negative bacteria. uncountable
2. 2
   an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ciprociprociproxin

Example

More examples

"The doctor prescribed me Ciprofloxacin for my urinary tract infection."

Etymology

From cy(clo)pro(pyl) + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

Related phrases

broad spectrum antibiotic

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