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ofloxacin and Otitis Externa

ofloxacin has been researched along with Otitis Externa in 23 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.

Otitis Externa: Inflammation of the OUTER EAR including the external EAR CANAL, cartilages of the auricle (EAR CARTILAGE), and the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study compared the efficacy, safety, and ear-pain resolution of once-daily ofloxacin otic solution (0."9.12Once-daily ofloxacin otic solution versus neomycin sulfate/polymyxin B sulfate/hydrocortisone otic suspension four times a day: a multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded trial to compare the efficacy, safety, and pain relief in pediatric patients with ( Schwartz, RH, 2006)
"To compare the safety and efficacy of ofloxacin otic solution with those of Cortisporin otic solutions (neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and hydrocortisone) in otitis externa in adults and children."9.08Ofloxacin otic solution for treatment of otitis externa in children and adults. ( Jones, RN; Milazzo, J; Seidlin, M, 1997)
"Ofloxacin otic is as effective in curing otitis externa in children (<12 years of age) as is the preparation combining polymyxin/neomycin plus hydrocortisone and as ciprofloxacin otic."8.81Efficacy of ofloxacin and other otic preparations for otitis externa. ( Ruben, RJ, 2001)
"In order to evaluate the annual changes of susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of ofloxacin (OFLX) and 4 control drugs were determined against clinical isolates that were obtained from patients with otitis media and otitis externa during the periods between January and December 1993, and the periods between October 1996 and March 1997."7.70[Antimicrobial activity of ofloxacin against recent clinical isolates from otitis media and otitis externa]. ( Deguchi, K; Ishihara, R; Ishii, Y; Matsumoto, Y; Nakane, Y; Nakazawa, A; Nishinari, C; Suzuki, Y, 1998)
"Ofloxacin otic solution was instilled once daily for 7 days (5 drops for children aged 6 months to <13 years, 10 drops for adolescents/adults aged > or = 13 years)."6.71Efficacy of ofloxacin otic solution once daily for 7 days in the treatment of otitis externa: a multicenter, open-label, phase III trial. ( Avila, H; Block, SL; Cantrell, HF; Duncanson, F; Katz, E; Lombardy, E; Montiel, F; Oliva, A; Quintanilla, W; Riefler, J; Torum, B, 2004)
"This study compared the efficacy, safety, and ear-pain resolution of once-daily ofloxacin otic solution (0."5.12Once-daily ofloxacin otic solution versus neomycin sulfate/polymyxin B sulfate/hydrocortisone otic suspension four times a day: a multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded trial to compare the efficacy, safety, and pain relief in pediatric patients with ( Schwartz, RH, 2006)
"Two multicenter clinical trials (one in adults and adolescents, and one in children), conducted between 1995 and 1996, compared neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone with ofloxacin for the treatment of otitis externa; two similar trials were conducted between 1999 and 2000."5.11Declining susceptibility to neomycin and polymyxin B of pathogens recovered in otitis externa clinical trials. ( Barone, JS; Cantrell, HF; Duncanson, FP; Katz, E; Lombardy, EE, 2004)
"To compare the safety and efficacy of ofloxacin otic solution with those of Cortisporin otic solutions (neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and hydrocortisone) in otitis externa in adults and children."5.08Ofloxacin otic solution for treatment of otitis externa in children and adults. ( Jones, RN; Milazzo, J; Seidlin, M, 1997)
"Ofloxacin otic is as effective in curing otitis externa in children (<12 years of age) as is the preparation combining polymyxin/neomycin plus hydrocortisone and as ciprofloxacin otic."4.81Efficacy of ofloxacin and other otic preparations for otitis externa. ( Ruben, RJ, 2001)
"In order to evaluate the annual changes of susceptibility, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of ofloxacin (OFLX) and 4 control drugs were determined against clinical isolates that were obtained from patients with otitis media and otitis externa during the periods between January and December 1993, and the periods between October 1996 and March 1997."3.70[Antimicrobial activity of ofloxacin against recent clinical isolates from otitis media and otitis externa]. ( Deguchi, K; Ishihara, R; Ishii, Y; Matsumoto, Y; Nakane, Y; Nakazawa, A; Nishinari, C; Suzuki, Y, 1998)
"Ofloxacin otic solution was instilled once daily for 7 days (5 drops for children aged 6 months to <13 years, 10 drops for adolescents/adults aged > or = 13 years)."2.71Efficacy of ofloxacin otic solution once daily for 7 days in the treatment of otitis externa: a multicenter, open-label, phase III trial. ( Avila, H; Block, SL; Cantrell, HF; Duncanson, F; Katz, E; Lombardy, E; Montiel, F; Oliva, A; Quintanilla, W; Riefler, J; Torum, B, 2004)
"Ofloxacin was used at a dosage of 300 mg to 800 mg daily for three to 20 days in 206 cases of various infectious diseases in the otorhinolaryngological field such as otitis media, external otitis, paranasal sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngolaryngitis."2.66Clinical efficacy of ofloxacin in the treatment of otorhinolaryngological infections. ( Baba, S, 1986)
"Facial paralysis was present in 19."1.34Necrotizing external otitis: a report of 46 cases. ( Bebear, C; Blanchet, H; Darrouzet, V; Dutronc, H; Franco-Vidal, V, 2007)

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (13.04)18.7374
1990's8 (34.78)18.2507
2000's8 (34.78)29.6817
2010's2 (8.70)24.3611
2020's2 (8.70)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Alshahni, MM1
Alshahni, RZ1
Fujisaki, R1
Tamura, T1
Shimizu, Y1
Yamanishi, C1
Makimura, K1
Wang, X1
Winterstein, AG1
Alrwisan, A1
Antonelli, PJ1
Crowson, MG1
Schulz, K1
Tucci, DL1
Isaacson, G1
Cantrell, HF2
Lombardy, EE1
Duncanson, FP1
Katz, E2
Barone, JS1
Torum, B1
Block, SL1
Avila, H1
Montiel, F1
Oliva, A1
Quintanilla, W1
Duncanson, F1
Riefler, J1
Lombardy, E1
Schwartz, RH1
Franco-Vidal, V1
Blanchet, H1
Bebear, C1
Dutronc, H1
Darrouzet, V1
Sumitsawan, Y1
Tharavichitkul, P1
Prawatmuang, W1
Ingsuwan, B1
Sriburi, P1
Supiyaphun, P1
Tonsakulrungruang, K1
Chochaipanichnon, L1
Chongtateong, A1
Samart, Y1
Himmelfarb, MZ2
Zikk, D2
Rapoport, Y2
Redianu, C2
Shalit, I2
Heppt, W1
Lutz, H1
Jones, RN1
Milazzo, J1
Seidlin, M1
Matsumoto, Y1
Suzuki, Y1
Ishii, Y1
Ishihara, R1
Nakazawa, A1
Nakane, Y1
Nishinari, C1
Deguchi, K1
Ruben, RJ1
Klein, JO1
McCracken, GH1
Levy, R1
Shpitzer, T1
Shvero, J1
Pitlik, SD1
Hoffmann, M1
Oberascher, G1
Karas, C1
Baba, S1

Reviews

3 reviews available for ofloxacin and Otitis Externa

ArticleYear
A Case of Topical Ofloxacin-Induced Otomycosis and Literature Review.
    Mycopathologia, 2021, Volume: 186, Issue:6

    Topics: Fungi; Humans; Malassezia; Ofloxacin; Otitis Externa; Otomycosis

2021
Efficacy of ofloxacin and other otic preparations for otitis externa.
    The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2001, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Bacteria; Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Infa

2001
The use of topical ofloxacin for otic diseases in infants and children. Summary and conclusions.
    The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2001, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Chronic Disease; Humans; Middle

2001

Trials

7 trials available for ofloxacin and Otitis Externa

ArticleYear
Declining susceptibility to neomycin and polymyxin B of pathogens recovered in otitis externa clinical trials.
    Southern medical journal, 2004, Volume: 97, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; C

2004
Efficacy of ofloxacin otic solution once daily for 7 days in the treatment of otitis externa: a multicenter, open-label, phase III trial.
    Clinical therapeutics, 2004, Volume: 26, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Administration Schedul

2004
Once-daily ofloxacin otic solution versus neomycin sulfate/polymyxin B sulfate/hydrocortisone otic suspension four times a day: a multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded trial to compare the efficacy, safety, and pain relief in pediatric patients with
    Current medical research and opinion, 2006, Volume: 22, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Double-Blind Method; Drug A

2006
The treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media and otitis externa with 0.3 per cent ofloxacin otic solution: a clinico-microbiological study.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 1995, Volume: 78, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Chronic Disease; Hum

1995
Clinical experiences with ofloxacin sequential therapy in chronic ear infections.
    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1993, Volume: 250 Suppl 1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Bacterial Infections; Chronic Disease; Drug Administration Schedule; Fe

1993
Ofloxacin otic solution for treatment of otitis externa in children and adults.
    Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 1997, Volume: 123, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Combinatio

1997
Clinical efficacy of ofloxacin in the treatment of otorhinolaryngological infections.
    Infection, 1986, Volume: 14 Suppl 4

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Bacterial Infections; Clinical Trials as Topic; Humans; Laryngitis; Ofloxacin

1986

Other Studies

13 other studies available for ofloxacin and Otitis Externa

ArticleYear
Risk for Tympanic Membrane Perforation After Quinolone Ear Drops for Acute Otitis Externa.
    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2020, 03-03, Volume: 70, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Humans; Ofloxacin; Otitis Externa; Quinolones; Retrospective St

2020
Tendon disorders with ofloxacin ear drops.
    Prescrire international, 2016, Volume: 25, Issue:169

    Topics: Achilles Tendon; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Humans; Ofloxacin; Otitis Externa

2016
National Utilization and Forecasting of Ototopical Antibiotics: Medicaid Data Versus "Dr. Google".
    Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 2016, Volume: 37, Issue:8

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Databases, Factual; Dexamethasone; Drug Combinations; Forecast

2016
Treatment of otitis externa.
    The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2003, Volume: 22, Issue:8

    Topics: Amoxicillin; Candida; Child, Preschool; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Gram-Negative Bacteria; Gram-Positive

2003
[Otitis externa: which antibiotics are first choice?].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2006, Aug-17, Volume: 148, Issue:33-34

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cephalosporins; Ciprofloxacin; Clindamycin; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans

2006
Necrotizing external otitis: a report of 46 cases.
    Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 2007, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Diabetes Complications; Facial Paralysis; Fem

2007
Ofloxacin otic solution as treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media and diffuse bacterial otitis externa.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 1995, Volume: 78, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Child; Child, Preschool; Chronic Disease; Humans; In

1995
Granulation tissue concentrations of ofloxacin after oral administration in invasive external otitis.
    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1993, Volume: 250 Suppl 1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Female; Granulation Tissue; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ofloxacin; Otitis

1993
[Antimicrobial activity of ofloxacin against recent clinical isolates from otitis media and otitis externa].
    The Japanese journal of antibiotics, 1998, Volume: 51, Issue:9

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

1998
Oral ofloxacin therapy for invasive external otitis.
    The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 1991, Volume: 100, Issue:8

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Diabetes Complications; Drug Administration Sc

1991
Oral ofloxacin as treatment of malignant external otitis: a study of 17 cases.
    The Laryngoscope, 1990, Volume: 100, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Male; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Middle Aged; Ofloxacin;

1990
[Local treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the external ear canal with the gyrase inhibitor Tarivid].
    Laryngo- rhino- otologie, 1989, Volume: 68, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ofloxacin; Otitis Ext

1989
[Ofloxacin in the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections of the ear].
    HNO, 1988, Volume: 36, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ofloxacin; Otitis; Otitis Externa; Otitis Media; Oxa

1988