Synonyms: BAY-O-9867 | BAY-O9867 | Cetraxal® | Ciloxan® | Cipro® | CPFX | Proquin XR
ciprofloxacin is an approved drug (FDA (1987))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Ciprofloxacin is a synthetic, broad spectrum second generation fluoroquinolone antibacterial.
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References |
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Besifloxacin, a novel fluoroquinolone, has broad-spectrum in vitro activity against aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 53 (8): 3552-60. [PMID:19506065] |