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Medical Areas: Ophthalmology
Drug Information
The following information is obtained from various newswires, published
medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations.
Company: Allergan
Approval Status: Approved May 1996
Treatment Area: corneal ulcers
Ocuflox has been approved for the treatment of corneal ulcers.
The approval also supports the broader use of Ocuflox, which is
already indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Ocuflox is part of a class of anti-bacterial agents called
fluoroquinolones that exhibit a broad spectrum of activity, low
resistance, and favorable side-effects profile.
