Description

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As a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic, ciprofloxacin is effective against a wide range of microorganisms. It's also used to help those who've come into contact with deadly diseases like anthrax or the plague. This includes the extended-release form of ciprofloxacin.

The harmful effects of fluoroquinolone antibiotics may be permanent and very harmful to the body.

Only in cases when a less risky antibiotic has proven ineffective should ciprofloxacin be used to treat an illness.