Ciprofloxacin (Noun)
Meaning
An oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Ciprofloxacin was prescribed to treat the patient's severe urinary tract infection.
- The doctor advised against taking ciprofloxacin along with antacids due to potential interactions.
- Ciprofloxacin is often considered a last resort for treating certain types of bacterial infections.
- A typical course of ciprofloxacin for bacterial bronchitis is 500 milligrams taken twice daily for 7-14 days.
- The patient experienced tendon rupture and other side effects after taking ciprofloxacin for an extended period.