Definition

1. 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

1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints