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ofloxacin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.46 in modern English

Syllables
ofloxacin
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄ composed of equal quantities of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin, that is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that is used in topical solution for otic or ophthalmic use or is administered orally or intravenously for other uses.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From o(xa)- + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

Usage

Derived Forms

dextrofloxacin levofloxacin

Questions

What does ofloxacin mean?
A fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄ composed of equal quantities of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin, that is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that is used in topical solution for otic or ophthalmic use or is administered orally or intravenously for other uses.
Where does ofloxacin come from?
From o(xa)- + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

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