What is ciprofloxacin and what are its common uses?

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Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Common uses include:

• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia)
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Certain types of gastrointestinal infections