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I know cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a broad spectrum antibiotic killing gram neg. & pos. bacteria. what are the most common infections does it treat? & does it kill mrsa

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Not good for MRSA.: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a fluroquinolone (FQ) drug that is mostly used for Gram neg. infections that affect the GI tract, bladder, & some special infections that affect the head, neck, & respiratory tract. While it is effective againt some special, unusual Gram pos. bacteria, it does a poor job against Staph (like MRSA) or Strep. In fact, some evidence shows MORE nasal penetration by Staph when pts take FQ Abx.

Answered 7/2/2016

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