Ofloxacin
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Ofloxacin Definition
A fluoroquinolone antibacterial antibiotic. Ofloxacin binds to and inhibits bacterial topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair, resulting in cell death in sensitive bacterial species. (NCI04)
Ofloxacin Synonyms
Ofloxacin, OFLOXACIN, ofloxacin
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