ofloxacin

noun

oflox·​a·​cin ō-ˈfläk-sə-sən, ə- How to pronounce ofloxacin (audio)
: a fluoroquinolone C18H20FN3O4 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 see levofloxacin

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“Ofloxacin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ofloxacin. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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