Working and treatment of Floxin – Ofloxacin Prescription drug
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| Working and treatment of
Ofloxacin – Floxin |
Ofloxacin belongs to a class of broad spectrum antibiotics called
the quinolones. This works by entering the bacterial cell and
inhibiting a chemical called DNA-gyrase which is involved in the
generic material DNA. This prevents the bacteria from reproducing
and thus stopping their growth. Ofloxacin is very effective against
several types of bacteria which tend to be resistant against other
antibiotics.
Ofloxacin is used in the treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis
caused by Haemophilus influenza and streptococcus pneumonia. This
drug is also used to treat skin infections caused by staphylococcus
aurous, and streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. Ofloxacin is used in
treating sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and Chlamydia
but this drug is not effective against syphilis. This is often used
in the treatment of urinary infections and prostate infections
caused by E.Coli.
Some strains of streptococcus bacteria, enterococcus bacteria and
anaerobic bacteria are resistant to Ofloxacin. Ofloxacin taken
together with theophylline can cause elevated blood levels of
theophylline. Minerals, vitamins and antacids with iron block the
absorption of Ofloxacin and they should not be taken together. A few
tests must be conducted before the prescription of this drug. Being
an antibiotic you must eat a good healthy diet while on this
medication. Ask the doctor what can be taken and what is best
avoided.
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