treat various bacterial infections. Commonly, it is prescribed for conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infections, sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., gonorrhea, chlamydia), urinary tract infections, and prostate infections. It can also be used for infections of the bones and joints.
Common Uses

• Pneumonia: Ofloxacin is effective against both community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
• Chronic Bronchitis: Used to treat exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by susceptible bacteria.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Effective in treating complicated and uncomplicated UTIs, including cystitis (bladder infection) and pyelonephritis (kidney infection).
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Used to treat infections of the skin and soft tissues, including abscesses and cellulitis.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Effective against infections such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. It can be used for uncomplicated gonococcal infections.
• Prostatitis: Used in the treatment of both acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis.
• Gastrointestinal Infections: Can be used to treat infections such as traveler's diarrhea and certain types of infectious diarrhea.
• Bone and Joint Infections: Occasionally used to treat osteomyelitis (bone infection) and septic arthritis (joint infection).