Balofloxacin

Balofloxacin
Clinical data
ATC code
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Identifiers
  • 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-7-(3-methylaminopiperidin-1-yl)-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC20H24FN3O4
Molar mass389.427 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Balofloxacin (INN) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is sold under the brand name Q-Roxin in Korea, and under various names in India.[1] It is not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

Pharmacodynamics

Balofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that has a broad spectrum in vitro activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with enhanced activity against Gram positive bacteria, including MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae.[2] It functions by inhibiting the action of DNA-gyrase, preventing bacterial cells from reproducing or repairing themselves, resulting in cellular death.

Side Effects

Vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea and decreased liver function are the most common side effects. In rare cases, Balofloxacin can lead to or worsen tendinitis, and muscular damage.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Alksne L (February 2003). "Balofloxacin Choongwae". Current Opinion in Investigational Drugs. 4 (2): 224–9. PMID 12669387.
  2. ↑ "NCATS Inxight Drugs — BALOFLOXACIN". drugs.ncats.io. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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