cipro
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Definition
- Noun:
- A proprietary name for the antibiotic ciprofloxacin: "Cipro" is the brand name for a specific type of oral antibiotic medication. It is used to treat serious bacterial infections in various parts of the body.
Usage
- As a proper noun (brand name): "Cipro" is typically used with a capital 'C' as it is a trademarked name. It is often followed by the generic drug name for clarity.
- The doctor prescribed Cipro for the infection.
- Cipro, also known as ciprofloxacin, is a powerful antibiotic.
Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was given a course of Cipro to combat the urinary tract infection.
- Cipro is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on Cipro": to be taking the antibiotic Cipro as part of a medical treatment.
- He was on Cipro for two weeks to clear the bone infection.
Variants and Related Words
- Ciprofloxacin (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the antibiotic drug marketed as Cipro.
- Ciprofloxacin is the active ingredient in Cipro.
Synonyms
- Antibiotic: A general term for a substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria.
- Fluoroquinolone: The class of antibiotics to which ciprofloxacin (Cipro) belongs.
Noun
- an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints