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Flocet IV
Ofloxacin
Description:
Ofloxacin hydrochloride is a bactericidal antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone group & a parenteral form of Ofloxacin.
Ofloxacin hydrochloride is a bactericidal antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone group & a parenteral form of Ofloxacin.
Indications:
Flocet IV is suitable for the treatment of the following bacterial infections when they are caused by pathogens sensitive to ofloxacin:
Flocet IV is suitable for the treatment of the following bacterial infections when they are caused by pathogens sensitive to ofloxacin:
- Acute, chronic and recurrent infections of the respiratory tract (bronchitis) caused by Haemophilus influenza or other gram-negative and multi-resistant pathogens, or by Staphylococcus aureus.
- Pneumonia, especially that caused by problem bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Legionella or Staphylococcus.
- Chronic and recurrent infections of the ears, nose and throat, especially if caused by gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas, or by Staphylococcus.
- Infections of the soft tissues and skin.
- Infections of the bones (osteitis, osteomyelitis) and joints.
- Infections of the abdominal cavity, including the lesser pelvis, and bacterial diarrhea requiring antibiotic treatment.
- Infections of the kidneys, urinary tract and sexual organs (gonorrhea).
Mode of Action:
The mechanism of action of ofloxacin is based on impairment of DNA synthesis, by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase II (gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, resulting in a bactericidal effect.
The mechanism of action of ofloxacin is based on impairment of DNA synthesis, by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase II (gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, resulting in a bactericidal effect.
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