OFLOXACIN (Ofloxacin ophthalmic) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

OFLOXACIN

What is the Trade Name for OFLOXACIN?

Ofloxacin ophthalmic

What are the Indications for OFLOXACIN?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution, USP is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria in the conditions listed below: CONJUNCTIVITIS: Gram-positive bacteria: Gram-negative bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus pneumonia Enterobacter cloacae Haemophilus influenza Proteus mirabilis Pseudomonas aeruginosa CORNEAL ULCERS: Gram-positive bacteria: Gram-negative bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus pneumoniae Pseudomonas aeruginosa Serratia marcascens ‘ Anaerobic species: Propionibacterium acnes * Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections

 

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