How does it work? Ofloxacin belongs to a group of broad spectrum antibiotics called the quinolones. It works by entering the bacterial cell and inhibiting a chemical called DNA-gyrase which is involved in the production of genetic material (DNA). This therefore prevents the bacteria from reproducing and their growth is stopped Ofloxacin is effective against several types of bacteria that tend to be resistant to other commonly used antibiotics. It is used to treat a wide range of infections, including inf ections of the chest, urinary tract. It is also used as a single dose treatment for gonorrhoea )What is it used for? Gonorrhoea[ na rI Infection of the bladder or tubes that pass urine(urinary tract infection Infection of the blood(septicaemia or blood poisoning) Infection of the lungs and airways(chest or lower respiratory tract infection) Infections of the sex organs and organs associated with urination (genito-urinary Skin or soft tissue infections sensitivity of your skin. If exposure to sunlight cannot be avoided use protective measures such as sun-creams or protective clothing The effects of alcohol are enhanced by this medicine. This medicine may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won' t affect your perfomance At the first sign of pain or inf lammation of the joints, patients taking quinolone antibiotics should stop taking the drug, rest the affected limb(s)and consult a doctor immediatel )Use with caution in Decreased kidney function History of convulsions, eg epilepsy History of disorders of the Central Nervous System(CNS) Psychiatric disorders P Not to be used inHow does it work? Ofloxacin belongs to a group of broad spectrum antibiotics called the quinolones. It works by entering the bacterial cell and inhibiting a chemical called DNA-gyrase which is involved in the production of genetic material (DNA). This therefore prevents the bacteria from reproducing and their growth is stopped. Ofloxacin is effective against several types of bacteria that tend to be resistant to other commonly used antibiotics. It is used to treat a wide range of infections, including inf ections of the chest, urinary tract. It is also used as a single dose treatment for gonorrhoea. What is it used for? ▪ Gonorrhoea [ ] ▪ Infection of the bladder or tubes that pass urine (urinary tract infection) ▪ Infection of the blood (septicaemia or blood poisoning) ▪ Infection of the lungs and airways (chest or lower respiratory tract infection) ▪ Infections of the sex organs and organs associated with urination (genito -urinary infections) ▪ Skin or soft tissue infections Warning! ▪ Avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps while using this medicine, as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. If exposure to sunlight cannot be avoided, use protective measures such as sun-creams or protective clothing. ▪ The effects of alcohol are enhanced by this medicine. ▪ This medicine may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance. ▪ At the first sign of pain or inflammation of the joints, patients taking quinolone antibiotics should stop taking the drug, rest the affected limb(s) and consult a doctor immediately. Use with caution in ▪ Decreased kidney function ▪ Decreased liver function ▪ History of convulsions, eg epilepsy ▪ History of disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS) ▪ Psychiatric disorders Not to be used in ▪ Epilepsy