what is the generic name for cipro
CiproÂ® (ciprofloxacin) is a prescription antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of medications called fluoroquinolones, or quinolones for short. It is available in tablet, oral liquid suspension, and intravenous (IV) solution forms. Cipro is made by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It is distributed by Schering Plough Corporation. Currently, Cipro tablets and IV solution are available as generic products. However, Cipro oral suspension is protected by patents that prevent any generic versions from being sold in the United States.