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Ciprofloxacn

Ciprofloxacn is a common misspelling of ciprofloxacin.

What is ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacn)?

Ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacn) is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacn) treats infections of the lower respiratory tract, the abdomen, the skin, the bones and joints, and the urinary tract, including cystitis (bladder inflammation) in women. Ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacn) is also prescribed for severe sinus or bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, inhalational anthrax, infections of the prostate gland, and some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea. Additionally, some doctors prescribe ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacn) for certain serious ear infections, tuberculosis, and some of the infections common in people with AIDS. Ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacn) may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.

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