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ofloxacin

ofloxacin

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A medicine that treats infections by killing bacteria
  • noun
  • /oʊˈflɒksɪn/
  • Specialized
: ofloxacino
  • Doctors often prescribe ofloxacin to patients suffering from bacterial infections in the ear.
  • ofloxacin otic
  • ofloxacin drops
  • ofloxacin otic solution

Examples

  • Quinolone-containing drops (i.e., and ofloxacin) exhibit excellent antipseudomonal activity, broad antimicrobial activity, and no ototoxicity.

    Academic text (2002)
  • We usually start ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone or ofloxacin drops in the postoperative period.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Their research revealed that ofloxacin may contribute to the development of otomycosis in two ways.

    Academic text (2008)
  • One week after the completion of treatment, 76% of the ofloxacin group had dry ears, compared with only 26% of the other group.

    Academic text (2004)
  • So pyrazinamide was again withdrawn, and she was discharged on the rest of the drugs and ofloxacin.

    Academic text (2007)
  • However, these subjects were also on ofloxacin treatment and hence could not be attributable to pyrazinamide.

    Academic text (2007)
  • In studies of ofloxacin otic solution, the isolation rate in AOMT at entry was 2%.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In 1994, Yuen et al. published the results of their prospective comparison of topical 0.3% ofloxacin and oral amoxicillin/clavulanate in 56 patients.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In one investigational trial of ofloxacin (800 mg a day) and pyrazinamide (1500 mg a day), ADRs occurred very commonly.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Ofloxacin is already indicated for the treatment of AOMT, AOE, and chronic suppurative otitis media. TOOLONG was administered at 4 drops twice a day for 7 days, and ofloxacin was given at its indicated dosage, which is 5 drops twice a day for 10 days.

    Academic text (2003)

Surface Forms

ofloxacin singular
ofloxacins plural

Etymology

The word ofloxacin follows the same pattern as other antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin. The -floxacin part links to 'fluoro' and to fluoride, both meaning 'contains fluorine', which shows it is a medicine that fights bacteria. So, ofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.