Drug

 

 

Typical Dosing

 

 

Ofloxacin

Floxin®

Pregnancy: C; Lactation: Unk

Tabs: 200 mg

300 mg

400 mg

Ophthalmic solution

 

 

≥18 years to Adult: 200-400 mg PO every 12 hours.

 

Food: May take without regard to food. Do not take within 2 hours of sucralfate, antacids, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, vitamins, or mineral supplements.

 

Important side effects: Photosensitivity, dizziness, headache, insomnia, rash (may be severe), seizures, superinfection.

 

Reduce dose in renal disease:

CrCl 20-50 mL/min give usual dose Q24H

CrCl <20 mL/min give 1/2 usual dose Q24H

 

Drug interactions may be significant, especially: Cyclosporine, warfarin, theophylline.