Ofloxacin
Information about Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin Uses
Ofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, female genital organ, skin & soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
How Ofloxacin works
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Common side effects of Ofloxacin
Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Itching, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Genital itching, Vaginal inflammation, Phlebitis, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Ofloxacin
ZanocinSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹38 to ₹24410 variant(s)
OfloxCipla Ltd
₹22 to ₹2928 variant(s)
ZenfloxMankind Pharma Ltd
₹26 to ₹1359 variant(s)
OflomacMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹19 to ₹15312 variant(s)
ZOFDC Ltd
₹37 to ₹1228 variant(s)
OFJ B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹39 to ₹1736 variant(s)
OflerAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹50 to ₹1424 variant(s)
OflinZydus Cadila
₹34 to ₹2084 variant(s)
Norilet ODr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹691 variant(s)
OflacinMicro Labs Ltd
₹49 to ₹573 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ofloxacin
- Your doctor has prescribed Ofloxacin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Ofloxacin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.