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ofloxacin and Infection

ofloxacin has been researched along with Infection in 10 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"New fluoroquinolones, as exemplified by levofloxacin, possess broad spectrum activity against many common pathogens, including the majority responsible for respiratory tract infections (RTIs), atypical pathogens and those resistant to other therapeutic regimens."8.82Clinical applications of levofloxacin for severe infections. ( Graninger, W; Zeitlinger, M, 2004)
" Levofloxacin and placebo patients had a cumulative rate of infection of 6% and 6% (P=0."5.11The Early Systemic Prophylaxis of Infection After Stroke study: a randomized clinical trial. ( Cervera, A; Chamorro, A; Horcajada, JP; Mensa, J; Obach, V; Planas, AM; Revilla, M; Torres, F; Vargas, M, 2005)
"New fluoroquinolones, as exemplified by levofloxacin, possess broad spectrum activity against many common pathogens, including the majority responsible for respiratory tract infections (RTIs), atypical pathogens and those resistant to other therapeutic regimens."4.82Clinical applications of levofloxacin for severe infections. ( Graninger, W; Zeitlinger, M, 2004)
" In all, 21 adverse events were recorded in 19 patients (3."2.66Safety profile of ofloxacin in elderly patients. ( Benedetti, M; Dalle Vedove, P; Fostini, R; Girelli, M; Recchia, G, 1988)
"The ofloxacin diffusion was investigated in 13 cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis."1.28[Diffusion of ofloxacin in infected ascitic fluid]. ( Barbare, JC; Darchis, JP; Farinotti, R; Latrive, JP; Noel, F, 1989)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (20.00)18.7374
1990's1 (10.00)18.2507
2000's6 (60.00)29.6817
2010's1 (10.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Budanov, SV1
Hall, JM1
Torske, KR1
Kahn, MA1
Moreland, AA1
Moschella, SL1
Joshi, S2
Maroli, S1
Moulick, ND1
Badhane, S1
Sthalekar, N1
Ambavane, V1
Patil, R1
Abhyankar, M1
Dilip, P1
Alvarez Lerma, F1
Palomar, M1
Olaechea, P1
Leon, C1
Sanchez, M1
Bermejo, B1
Graninger, W1
Zeitlinger, M1
Chamorro, A1
Horcajada, JP1
Obach, V1
Vargas, M1
Revilla, M1
Torres, F1
Cervera, A1
Planas, AM1
Mensa, J1
Tumminello, B1
Karaniewsky, R1
Gutierrez-Solana, M1
Spivey, IM1
Latrive, JP1
Barbare, JC1
Darchis, JP1
Farinotti, R1
Noel, F1
Fostini, R1
Girelli, M1
Dalle Vedove, P1
Benedetti, M1
Recchia, G1

Reviews

1 review available for ofloxacin and Infection

ArticleYear
Clinical applications of levofloxacin for severe infections.
    Chemotherapy, 2004, Volume: 50 Suppl 1

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Resistance, Microbial;

2004

Trials

3 trials available for ofloxacin and Infection

ArticleYear
Efficacy and tolerability of a combination of ofloxacin and tinidazole in the management of infectious diabetic foot ulcer.
    Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 2003, Volume: 101, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Antitrichomonal Agents; Diabetic Foot; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fema

2003
The Early Systemic Prophylaxis of Infection After Stroke study: a randomized clinical trial.
    Stroke, 2005, Volume: 36, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Body Temperature; Brain; Brain Ischemia; C-React

2005
Safety profile of ofloxacin in elderly patients.
    Drugs under experimental and clinical research, 1988, Volume: 14, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Humans; Infections; Male; Ofloxacin

1988

Other Studies

6 other studies available for ofloxacin and Infection

ArticleYear
[Safety of floracid (levofloxacin), a Russian antimicrobial, in the treatment of outpatients].
    Antibiotiki i khimioterapiia = Antibiotics and chemoterapy [sic], 2009, Volume: 54, Issue:11-12

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ambulatory Care; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Drugs, Generic; Female; Huma

2009
Clinical-pathological conference: case 3.
    Head and neck pathology, 2010, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Dapsone; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Immunologic Deficiency S

2010
[Levofloxacin in patients in the ICU. Factors influencing the choice of dose and its use in combined therapy].
    Revista espanola de quimioterapia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Quimioterapia, 2004, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Critical Care; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Infections; Intensive Care

2004
Clinical application of levofloxacin for severe infections.
    Chemotherapy, 2006, Volume: 52, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Humans; Infections; Levofloxacin; Ofloxacin; Severity of Illness Index

2006
Criteria for use of ofloxacin and lomefloxacin in adult inpatients and outpatients.
    Clinical pharmacy, 1993, Volume: 12, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Fluoroquinolones; Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections; Humans; Infectio

1993
[Diffusion of ofloxacin in infected ascitic fluid].
    Pathologie-biologie, 1989, Volume: 37, Issue:5 Pt 2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Ascites; Ascitic Fluid; Diffusion; Female; Humans; Infections; Liver Cirrhosis; Male; M

1989