Can ciprofloxacin be used for prophylaxis in specific medical conditions, such as preventing infections after surgeries or during high-risk exposures and how effective is it in preventing bacterial infections in these scenarios?
Himanshu PrajapatiContributor
Ciprofloxacin is often used for surgical prophylaxis to prevent infections, especially in colorectal surgeries. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria.
Ciprofloxacin can be used for prophylaxis in cases of meningococcal disease exposure and is effective in reducing bacterial infection rates.