"ofloxacin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From o(xa)- + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|oxa-|-floxacin|alt1=o(xa)-|nocat=1|t2=nalidixic acid derivative}} o(xa)- + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ofloxacin (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄ composed of equal quantities of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin, that is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that is used in topical solution for otic or ophthalmic use or is administered orally or intravenously for other uses. Wikipedia link: ofloxacin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Derived forms: dextrofloxacin, levofloxacin

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