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Treats a urinary tract infection or kidney infection that is caused by bacteria. This medicine is a fluoroquinolone (quinolone) antibiotic.You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ciprofloxacin or any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic. As apposed to a penicillin antibiotic in short no
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What antibiotic is effective against anthrax?
FDA-approved agents include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline and penicillin
Is ciprofloxacin acidic basic amphoteric or neutral?
Ciprofloxacin is a weakly basic compound.
What is the another name of penicillin acylase?
Penicillin acylase is also known as penicillin G acylase or penicillin amidase.
Does penicillin reproduce by binary fission?
No. Penicillin is a chemical substance. It does not reproduce.
How does ciprofloxacin affect the host's cells?
Ciprofloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis, which prevents bacteria from replicating and ultimately kills them. While ciprofloxacin primarily targets bacterial cells, it can also affect the host's cells by interfering with their DNA replication process, leading to potential side effects such as damage to healthy cells in the body.
Does cifran contain penicillin?
Cifran, which is a brand name for ciprofloxacin, does not contain penicillin. Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, whereas penicillin belongs to a different class of antibiotics. If you have a penicillin allergy, ciprofloxacin is typically considered a safe alternative, but it's always best to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Does ciprofloxacin hcl contain pennicilin?
No - Antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin HCL are quinolones, and penicillin is a beta lactum antibiotic.
List of antibiotics active against gram positive bacteria?
ciprofloxacin penicillin
How is anthrax treated?
. FDA-approved agents include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline and penicillin.
Is ciprofloxacin a form of penicillin?
I am not sure if Cipro has penicillin in it or not, but I have been allergic to penicillin since I was little and then a few years ago found that I had the same reaction (hives) after taking Cipro...so I don't know, but that's my experience.
What antibiotic is effective against anthrax?
FDA-approved agents include ciprofloxacin, doxycycline and penicillin
Sinus infection can you take penicillin instead of zithromax for it?
you can take amoxicillin (type of penicillin) for mild sinus infections. it is a narrow spectrum antibiotic. for more serious cases, use ciprofloxacin
What drugs are most commonly used for surgical prophylaxis?
Among the drugs used for antibiotic prophylaxis are amoxicillin (a type of penicillin) and fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and trovafloxacin (Trovan).
What dose of cipro should you take for a peptic ulcer?
You do not use ciprofloxacin to treat the strep throat. Penicillin is better and economical.
Is amoxicillin related to ciprofloxacn?
Amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin has no relation to each other. Amoxicillin is beta lactum antibiotic. It is derivative of penicillin, which is synthesized by bacteria. While ciprofloxacin is fluroqunoline derivaive. It is man made antibacterial. It is NOT an antibiotic.
How do you treat anthrax?
It is a bacteria and the infection can be treated with large doses of intravenous and oral antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, erythromycin, vancomycin or penicillin.
Is ciprofloxacin good for upper respiratory infections?
Ciprofloxacin is not a good drug to treat the upper respiratory infections. It is more or less reserved antibacterial drug. Other simple antibiotics like penicillin should be used to treat the upper respiratory tract infections. They are more effective than Ciprofloxacin in this case.
