Cipro
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) is an oral drug belonging to the group of antibiotics preventing the spreading of bacteria in the organism.
Cipro is an antibiotic applied in treatment of the diseases evoked by the following types of bacteria: E. Coli, Campylobacter Jejuni and Shigella. The diseases caused by the above mentioned bacteria are as follows: infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, urinary tract and joints.
How Taken
Cipro may be taken together with food for the sake of reducing adverse side effects. The active components of the drug are partially metabolized by the liver and partially excreted by the kidneys; therefore caution must be taken while using the drug in patients with liver and kidney irregularities. Keep in mind that Cipro is not compatible with Antacids.
Drug Class and Mechanism
The active component of Cipro, Ciprofloxacin, is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms that cause a vast variety of infections. Ciprofloxacin prevents the bacteria from multiplying and recovering their DNA after destruction caused by the medicine.

