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Generic Name : Ofloxacin
Pronunciation : oflox-a-cin
Therapeutic Classification : anti- infectives
Trade Name(s): 
India- 2d, Abflox, Abflox-O, Abof, Abof-Nz, Abof-Oz, Acoflox, Acoflox-Oz, Adeflox-O, Aflox, A-Flox, A-flox-M, Aflox-Oz, A-Flox-Oz, Agiflo-Oz, Agroglox, Alocin, Alocin Tab, Alcoin Kid, Alocin Oz, Alof, Alox, Alox-Od, Alproxen, Altoxin, Altoxin-Oz, Anti-, Anti-Oz, Alof, Alox, Alox-Od, Alproxen, Altoxin, Altoxin-Oz, Anti, Anti-Oz, Ariflox, Ariflox-Oz, Arikif Od, Arlox, Armbid, Armbid-Nt, Armbid-Oz, Aroflox-Lb, Aroflox-Oz, Arrow, Arrow –Oz, Arviflox, Arviflox-O, Asiflox, Asiflox-Oz, Atasol,Atoflox,Atoflox-Oz, Aviflox, Aviflox-M, Aviflox-Oz,Aviflox-St, Bacter, Bacter-M, Bacter-Nz,Bacter-Oz, Bactezoa-L,Bactof, Bactoff,Bactoff-Oz, Bactof-Oz, Bactorax, Bactorax-O, Baseflox-O, Beflox-Oz, Bekker, Bekker-M, Bekker-Oz,Bellum, Bellum-Oz, Bestoflox,Bestoflox, Bidofloz, Biofast, Biofast Oz, Bioff, Biof Oz, Biolof, Biolof-Oz, Biosin, Bioz, Bonflox, Brakke, Broflox, Broflox Pl, Bru-O, Bru-Oz, Cadof, Canocin, Canocin-Ki, Canocin-Oz, Casflox , Casflox-Oz, C-Flox 200, C-Flox-Oz, Cg Flox, Chekmet, Chekmet-O, Cinflox, Cinflox-Oz, Clofcin, Denof, Diof, Diof Ds, Doact-200, Ducidal-Oz, Duflox, Duflox-Oz, Duochek, Ecoflox, Ecoflox-Oz, Edilox-Oz, Edilox-S, Eflobid, E-Flox,Emucin, Exocin, Exopred, Falcon, Festive, Festive Ta, Festive-B, Festive-D, Festive-Oz, Fixiflox, Fixiflox-D,Fixiflox-H, Floxar-Oz, Floxiconti, Floxil-O, Floxina-Oz, Floxine, Floxine-Nt, Floxine-Oz, Floxiquin,Floxole-Oz, Floxur, Floxzen, Floxzen-Oz, Floxzen-St, Fouz,Gbo,Genflox,Geryl-O,Gflox,Gflox-Oz,GicO,Gilflox, Glofty,Glofty Eye, Hoflo, Hoflo-O, Hoflox-O,Indocin, Indocin-D,Inflobid, Inflobid D, Inflobid-N, jflom Jflo –O, Jflo-Oz, Jonflox, Jonflox-O, Jox, Jox-Inflobid, Inflobid-D, Inflobid-N, Jflo, Jflo-O, Fflo-Oz Sy, Jonflox,Jonflox-O, Jox, Jox-O, Kaiflox, Kareof-Oz, Ketoflox, Kureflox, Loffy, Loffu-Kid, Loffy-Nz, Loffy-Oz, Loft, Logflox, Logflox-Oz, Loobid, Loxin, Magof, Magof-Oz, Maloflox, Maloflox-N, Maloflox-O, Mcflox-Oz, Megaflox, Moflo-O, Molflox, Mof-Oz, Monoflox, Nbox, Nbox-Oz, Nboz-Oz Su, Necflo, Necflo-Oz, Neobid, Netflox-Oz, Neva 2h, Oa, Obactin, Obactin-Oz, Obid, Obid-Er, Obid-Oz, Obit, O-Cebram D, O-Cebran-Oz, Ofal, Ofal Dps, Ofal Susp, Oflo-D, Ofloday, Ofloday-Oz, Ofloden, Ofloden-O, Oflo-Dt, Oflog-200, Ofloine, Ofloine-Oz, Oflo-M, Oflomac, Ofloren, Ofloren Dp, Ofloren-Oz, Oflox Redi, Oflox Tab, Oflox-100, Oflox-D, Oflox-Od, Ofmed-Oz, Ofnet, Ofnet-Oz, Ofnida Sus, Ofnij, Ofnis, Ofnis-Oz, Ofo, Ofo-Oz, Ofor, Ofor-Oz, Ofoxim, Ofpil, Ofpil-O, Ofral, Ofral Kid, Ofral-Oz, Ofran, Ofran-Oz, Ofras, Ofsis, Ofsis-Oz, Ofspan Oz, Ofspin, Ofspin-Oz, Oftacin, Oftacin-Oz, Olfic-Oz, Olfo, Olfon-Or, Olife, Olife Susp, Olpit, Olpit Susp, Olpit-Nz, Olpit-Oz,m Olfic, Olfic-Oz, Olfo, Olfon-Or, Olife, Olife Susp, Olpit, Olpit Susp, Olpit-Nz, Olpit-Oz, Oltaur, Oqn-O,Oqueen, Oqueen-Oz,O-Quin,Orflo Susp, Orflo Tab,Orin-O,Orixa,Ornidox, Ot, Oxacin-Oz, Oxal, Oxalic,Oxwal Oz, Pizof, Pizof-Oz, Predyl-O, Provo, Provo-Nx, Provo-Oz, Proxo, Proxo-D, Pureof, Qubid, Qubid-Oz, Qubid-Oz S, R-Off, Ronflox, Ronflox Su, Saiflox, Saiflox-D, Sanflox, Saril Tabs,Say-O-Flox, Shincin, Siaflox, Siaflox-Oz, Siflox, Sinflo, Soziflox, Tablo, Tablo-Oz, Taricin, Tariflox, Tariflox D, Toflox, Toflox-Oz, Topflox, Topflox-Oz,Topper, Uniflox, Unoflox, Unoflox-Oz, Urofin, Urofin-M, Urofin-Oz, Varflox, Varflox-Oz, Venfloxyn,Wyflox,Wyflox-Oz, Xeroflox E, Xeroflox-O, Xolone, Zanobact-D, Zanocin,Zanocin Dp, Zanocin-Ds, Zenof, Zenotin,Zeof,Zerof, Zerof-Oz, Zevid, Zevid E/E, Z-Oflox, Z-Oflox-Oz, Zofrin, Zofrin-Oz, Zopi-Oz, Zopi-Oz Su, Zoppy, Zoppy-Oz, Zorno, Zylox.
International- Floxin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, and others.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 

Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 200 to 800 mg per day in divided doses.
Eye drops- Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) every 4 hours.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Avoid exposure to sunlight.
* It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly.
* Avoid alcohol consumption.
* Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
Side Effects : 
Most Common - Nausea, headache, sleeplessness, genital itching in women, dizziness, vaginal inflammation, diarrhea and vomiting.
Body as a whole - Weakness, chills, uneasiness, extremity pain and nosebleed.
Heart - Heart arrest, fluid retention, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, palpitations and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion.
Genitourinary - Burning, irritation, pain and rash of the female genitalia, painful menstrual period, irregular periods, painful urination, urinary frequency and urinary retention.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Seizures, anxiety, cognitive change, depression, dream abnormality, emotion, hallucinations, tingling, fainting, unsteadiness, tremor and confusion.
Metabolic - Increased thirst and weight loss.
Respiratory - Respiratory arrest, cough and runny nose.
Skin - Shock, increased sweating and hives.
Eye and ENT - Hearing loss, ringing in the ear, and sensitivity to light.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (25-30°C).

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