# Ofloxacin (Ofloxacin)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/ofloxacin
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Ofloxacin?

Ofloxacin is a quinolone antimicrobial taken auricular (otic). It is prescribed to treat haemophilus infections, prostatitis, bronchitis. Across the United States, 17,000 doctors prescribe Ofloxacin to approximately 726,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Ofloxacin

## Indications

Ofloxacin is prescribed for several conditions including haemophilus infections, prostatitis, bronchitis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Haemophilus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/haemophilus-infections)
- [Prostatitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/prostatitis)
- [Bronchitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bronchitis)
- [Tuberculosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tuberculosis)
- [Pulmonary](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pulmonary)
- [Staphylococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/staphylococcal-infections)
- [Proteus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/proteus-infections)
- [Gonorrhea](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/gonorrhea)
- [Chlamydia Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chlamydia-infections)
- [Soft Tissue Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/soft-tissue-infections)
- [Otitis Externa](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/otitis-externa)

## Mechanism of action

killing bacterial cells that cause infection

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Quinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]
- Route of administration: AURICULAR (OTIC)

## Common side effects

diarrhea (0.6%), otorrhagia (0.6%), dry mouth (0.5%), vertigo (0.5%), nausea (0.3%), vomiting (0.3%), headache (0.3%), tinnitus (0.3%)

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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