Floxin is used to treat bacterial infections of the bladder and kidneys, urinary tract, prostate, lungs and skin.
Floxin is also used to treat gonorrhea, and chlamydia and pelvic inflammatory disease.
The medication Floxin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights off and kills bacteria in the body.
The Floxin brand name has been discontinued although the Floxin medication is still available and known by ofloxacin.
The Floxin brand of ofloxacin has been discontinued.
A brand name for ciprofloxacin is Cipro.
Side effects of ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin that are similar include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and allergic reactions (such as hives and anaphylaxis).
Ofloxacin is an antimicrobial drug in the fluoroquinolone family that effectively treats various bacterial infections.
The ofloxacin drug received FDA approval in 1990.
Ofloxacin is a medication in the fluoroquinolone class used to treat multiple gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections.
Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics.
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.
It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
FLOXIN (ofloxacin tablets) are indicated for the treatment of adults with mild to moderate infections (unless otherwise indicated) caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the infections listed below.
Many strains of other streptococcal species, Enterococcus species, and anaerobes are resistant to ofloxacin.
Ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin are fluoroquinolones with similar characteristics.
However, important differences can be observed in their antimicrobial activity, clinical utility, and pharmacokinetic and interaction profiles.