Antibiotic / Antibiotic

Ciprofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in selected prescription contexts for susceptible infections. The profile flags boxed-warning safety issues, tendon/neuropathy/CNS effects, QT risk, mineral binding, and stewardship restrictions.

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Reference dosePrescription dosing is indication-, organism-, kidney-function-, age-, and severity-specific. Fluoroquinolone use should follow official label, culture context, and clinician guidance.

Half-lifeIntermediate; commonly around 4 hours in healthy adults, with exposure affected by kidney function. hours

Risk flaghigh

Regulatory noteReview required

Side effects and watch-outs

GI upset
Headache
Dizziness
Photosensitivity
Tendinitis or tendon rupture risk
Peripheral neuropathy risk
CNS effects
QT prolongation risk
C. difficile-associated diarrhea risk