What is ciprofloxacin and how does it function as an antibiotic? How does it target bacterial infections and what makes it effective against a wide range of pathogens, including resistant strains?
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What is ciprofloxacin and how does it function as an antibiotic? How does it target bacterial infections and what makes it effective against a wide range of pathogens, including resistant strains?
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria by interfering with DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, essential for bacterial DNA replication. It’s effective against various bacteria, including resistant strains.