Ofloxacin
Also known as Floxin and Ocuflox
Ofloxacin is a synthetic chemotherapeutic antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class considered to be a second-generation fluoroquinolone. The original brand, Floxin, has been discontinued by the manufacturer in the United States on 18 June 2009, though generic equivalents continue to be available.
Source: WikipediaEstimated Total Cost: $18.78 for an average of 14 days supply
What is it prescribed for?
Patients are most commonly prescribed ofloxacin to treat ear pain, otitis media, otitis externa (swimmer's ear), and fluid in ear.
What drug interactions are known?
Do not take ofloxacin if you are taking any of the following:
Critical Interactions
Significant Interactions
What side effects are related?
Patients taking ofloxacin most commonly experience side effects like itching of skin, itching of unknown cause, and ear pain.
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