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ofloxacin and Hepatitis C

ofloxacin has been researched along with Hepatitis C in 3 studies

Ofloxacin: A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.
9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid : An oxazinoquinoline that is 2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinolin-7-one substituted by methyl, carboxy, fluoro, and 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl groups at positions 3, 6, 9, and 10, respectively.
ofloxacin : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin. It is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent which inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA gyrase, halting DNA replication.

Hepatitis C: INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Aggarwal, H1
Smith, AD1
Kuo, PC1
Vikraman, DS1
Tsutsumi, M1
Takada, A1
Takase, S1
Sawada, M1
Bruguera, M1

Reviews

1 review available for ofloxacin and Hepatitis C

ArticleYear
[Treatment of chronic hepatitis C: still many problems pending].
    Gastroenterologia y hepatologia, 1997, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antiv

1997

Other Studies

2 other studies available for ofloxacin and Hepatitis C

ArticleYear
Streptococcus equi primary bacteremia in a hepatitis-C cirrhotic patient.
    Transplantation, 2009, Mar-15, Volume: 87, Issue:5

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteremia; Hepatitis C; Humans; Liver Cirrhosis; Male; Middle Aged; Ofloxaci

2009
Effects of combination therapy with interferon and ofloxacin on chronic type C hepatitis: a pilot study.
    Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 1996, Volume: 11, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Antiviral Agents; Chronic Disease; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female;

1996