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While Cipro is the popular brand name for ciprofloxacin, this page focuses on ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that because common during the anthrax scare in 2001.
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Fast Facts:
- Generic name is Ciprofloxacin
- Brand name is Cipro, Ciproxin and Ciprobay
- Belong to a group called fluoroquinolones
- Is a broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Major adverse effect is gastrointestinal irritation
- Became a household word during the 2001 anthrax attacks
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
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