Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is effective for treating infections caused by many different types of bacteria, including:
- Pneumonia and certain lower respiratory tract infections
- Certain urinary tract infections
- Gonorrhea
- Infections of the digestive tract (e.g., diverticulitis)
- Serious skin, bone, and joint infections
- Prostate gland infections
- Infectious diarrhea
- Typhoid fever
- Kidney infections (pyelonephritis)
- Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure)
- Certain types of plague (treatment and prevention)
Cipro is also used to help treat tuberculosis, Crohn's disease, and to prevent traveler's diarrhea in certain patients. It is available in various forms, such as tablets, extended-release tablets, suspension, drops, and ointments, to treat different types of infections
