What is Ofloxacin?Ofloxacin is an antibiotic used in adults to
treat various infections, including chronic bronchitis,
pneumonia, skin infections, vaginal and urinary tract
infections, pelvic inflammatory disease that is caused by
certain sexually transmitted diseases, and prostate infections.
Sometimes infections are caused by viruses rather than by
bacteria. Ofloxacin only treats bacterial infections and it will
not cure viral infections, such as the common cold. What is the
most important information I should know about Ofloxacin?The use
of ofloxacin may cause you to develop a serious allergic
reaction. Notify your physician if you develop any type of rash,
difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, or
face, or throat tightening. Ofloxacin may increase the risk of
developing tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons) or tendon
rupture. This risk is increased in those who are older (over 60
years of age), are taking corticosteroids, and have undergone
kidney, heart, or lung transplants. Immedi