Additional information
| Use in sports | Not typically used in sports |
|---|---|
| Substance class | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic |
| Side effects | Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, photosensitivity |
| Effects | Effective against a broad range of bacterial infections |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Dosage (medical) | 250-750 mg every 12 hours depending on infection severity |
| Half-life | Approximately 4 hours |
| Main action | Antibacterial |
| Formula | C17H18FN3O3 |
| Water Retention | None |
| Chemical name | 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid |
| Storage conditions | Store below 30В°C (86В°F) in a dry place |
| Trade name | Cipro, Ciproxin |
| Blood pressure | No direct effect |
| Also known as | Ciprofloxacin HCl |
| Lab Test | Not specific |
| Hepatotoxicity | Rare, but possible |
| Manufacturer | Cipla |
