• 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.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Generic name is Ciprofloxacin
    2. Brand name is Cipro, Ciproxin and Ciprobay
    3. Belong to a group called fluoroquinolones
    4. Is a broad-spectrum antibiotic
    5. Major adverse effect is gastrointestinal irritation
    6. 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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