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Ciprofloxacin

Cipro

Generic nameCiprofloxacin
Brand nameCipro
Medication classFluoroquinolone antibiotic
Typical adult example250–750 mg
FrequencyTwice daily
Common uses

Recognition cues

  • Complicated urinary infection
  • Selected GI infections
EMS relevance

Assessment context

  • May affect QT, tendons, CNS and glucose; ask indication.
QT RISK