NCIt definition : A synthetic broad spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin binds to and
inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme essential for DNA replication. This agent
is more active against Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive bacteria. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and is being
studied in the treatment of bladder cancer. Cipro is a type of fluoroquinolone.;
UNII : 5E8K9I0O4U;
InChIKey : MYSWGUAQZAJSOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 85721-33-1;
Drug name : Cipro;
Chemical formula : C17H18FN3O3;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:100241;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000354472; CDR0000045311; 104;