Ofloxacin 5mcg 1vl Himedia

Ofloxacin is an antimicrobial drug in the fluoroquinolone family that effectively treats various bacterial infections. It received FDA approval in 1990. Ofloxacin is a medication in the fluoroquinolone class used to treat multiple gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infectionInOfloxacin is a medication in the fluoroquinolone class used to treat multiple gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections. The HiMedia SD087 is an antibiotic sensitivity disc containing Ofloxacin (OF) at a concentration of 5 mcg, used in microbiology for the Bauer-Kirby method to test bacterial susceptibility to this antibiotic. These 6mm filter paper discs are printed with "OF 5" on both sides for easy identification and are crucial for guiding antibiotic therapy by showing if a bacterium is sensitive or resistant, typically incubated on Mueller Hinton Agar. Key Details:

• Product: Ofloxacin (OF) 5 mcg Antibiotic Disc.
• Purpose: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to determine bacterial sensitivity.
• Method: Bauer-Kirby diffusion method.
• Appearance: 6mm filter paper disc, "OF 5" printed on both sides.
• Usage: Tested against bacterial cultures on appropriate media (like Mueller Hinton Agar).
• Storage: Best stored frozen (-20C) for stability, as heat can degrade them.