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Preferred Name

Ofloxacin

Definitions
A fluoroquinolone antibacterial antibiotic. Ofloxacin binds to and inhibits bacterial topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair, resulting in cell death in sensitive bacterial species. (NCI04)
Synonyms
9-Fluoro-2,3-Dihydro-3-Methyl-10-(4-Methyl-1-Piperazinyl)-7-Oxo-7H-Pyrido(1,2,3-de)(1,4)benzoxazine-6-Carboxylic Acid, DL-
DL-8280
Floxin
HOE 280
OFLOXACIN
Ocuflox
Ofloxacin
ofloxacin
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