Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
CAS#: 86393-32-0
Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, represented by the molecular formula C17H18FN3O3⋅HCl, is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Effective against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, it operates by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, thwarting DNA replication and repair. Commonly used for urinary tract, respiratory, and skin infections.