Ofloxacin (Tarivid)

Ofloxacin (Tarivid) is an approved antibiotic that is used for the treatment of a variety of common bacterial infections. It may be useful in combination with other drugs as a treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.1 Side-effects can include gastrointestinal problems, headache, anxiety, tremulousness and thrush.

Ofloxacin does not interact with any currently available protease inhibitors or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).

Ofloxacin comes in the form of tablets or a liquid for intravenous infusion. It is manufactured by Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals. In the United States its trade name is Floxin.

References

  1. Sharma SK et al. Effect of additional oral ofloxacin administration in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 38: 73-79, 1996

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