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Medicines ofloxacinQuestion & answer

ofloxacin · Medicine question

How does ofloxacin act against bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ofloxacin acts primarily by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining DNA structure.

Sources for this answer

ExocinAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 15Document updated 1 April 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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