ofloxacin

English

Chemical structure of ofloxacin

Etymology

From o(xa)- +‎ -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

Noun

ofloxacin (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄ composed of equal quantities of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin, that is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that is used in topical solution for otic or ophthalmic use or is administered orally or intravenously for other uses.
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     Ofloxacin and ceftriaxone had the highest sensitivity pattern to these uropathogens.

Derived terms

• dextrofloxacin
• levofloxacin

References

• “ofloxacin”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.