ciprofloxacin

noun

cip·​ro·​flox·​a·​cin ˌsi-prə-ˈfläk-sə-sən 

-prō-

: 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

Examples of ciprofloxacin in a Sentence

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Take calcium supplements at least two hours before or six hours after taking levothyroxine (a common medication for treating thyroid disease) or antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin to avoid interactions.8 3. —Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025

Additionally, the researchers discovered that the hemolymph proteins improved the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics ampicillin, gentamicin, trimethoprim and ciprofloxacin by two- to 32-fold against clinically important bacteria. —New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025

To prevent the effect, take bisphosphonates two hours before or after magnesium. Antibiotics: Taking magnesium with certain antibiotics, such as doxycycline and ciprofloxacin, can decrease the body's absorption of the drugs. —Soma Mandal, Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Examples of interacting antibiotics include quinolones (such as ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, and cephalosporins (like Keflex). —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from International Scientific Vocabulary ci- (alteration of cycl-) + propyl + fluor- + ox- + az- + -mycin

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ciprofloxacin

noun

cip·​ro·​flox·​a·​cin ˌsip-rə-ˈfläk-sə-sən, -rō- 

: a fluoroquinolone C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃ that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃·HCl and is effective especially against gram-negative bacteria see cipro