Alternatives to ciprofloxacin
4 same-class SPL records vs ciprofloxacin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Cipro
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
ciprofloxacin ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#86 of 524); 4 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for ciprofloxacin: These eye drops treat corneal ulcers and conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by certain bacteria.
Top FAERS reaction fields for ciprofloxacin total 49,479 reports across 10 reactions, set beside delafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin eye drops are an antibiotic medicine. They treat bacterial infections in the eye.
Used for: These eye drops treat corneal ulcers and conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by certain bacteria. Corneal ulcers are open sores on the eye. Conjunctivitis is an infection that makes the eye red and swollen.
4 Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic peers (wide set)
delafloxacin
RxBaxdela
Baxdela treats acute bacterial skin infections and skin structure infections in adults. It can treat infections caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), Streptococcus, and others. Baxdela also treats community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults, caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and others.
levofloxacin
RxLevaquin
Levofloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, prostate infections, and urinary tract infections. It can also treat anthrax after exposure and plague. This medicine should only be used for certain infections when other options won't work.
moxifloxacin
RxAvelox
Moxifloxacin treats infections like pneumonia, skin infections, and infections in your stomach area. It can also treat sinus infections, bronchitis, and plague. This medicine should only be used to treat infections that are proven or very likely to be caused by bacteria that it can kill.
ofloxacin
RxFloxin, Ocuflox
This medicine treats ear infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat outer ear infections in adults and kids over 6 months old. It also treats middle ear infections with a hole in the eardrum in people 12 and older, and middle ear infections with ear tubes in kids 1 year and older.
ciprofloxacin vs delafloxacin & levofloxacin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Drug Hypersensitivity" shows the widest count spread between ciprofloxacin and delafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin in this extract (3,927-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | ciprofloxacin | delafloxacin | levofloxacin | moxifloxacin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Hypersensitivity | 5,673 | - | 1,746 | 1,073 |
| Pain | 5,587 | - | 2,424 | 832 |
| Fatigue | 5,503 | - | 2,659 | 735 |
| Diarrhoea | 5,326 | - | 2,463 | 715 |
| Nausea | 5,298 | - | 2,790 | 814 |
| Arthralgia | 5,211 | - | 2,220 | - |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 4,502 | - | 2,594 | - |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 4,395 | - | 2,286 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
ciprofloxacin FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
ciprofloxacin is FAERS corpus rank #86 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 49,479.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does ciprofloxacin sit in FAERS report volume vs Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for ciprofloxacin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Cipro SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.