1. A broad-spectrum antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class, used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory system, and other sites.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; commonly prescribed medication

Examples

• The doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat the patient's urinary tract infection.
• Ciprofloxacin is effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
• The patient took ciprofloxacin for seven days as directed.
• Ciprofloxacin should not be taken with certain dairy products that may reduce its absorption.
• The antibiotic ciprofloxacin is often used in cases of respiratory infections.