Balofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that has a broader spectrum of activity and reduced toxicity than other fluoquinolones. More
Balofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that has a broader spectrum of activity and reduced toxicity than other fluoquinolones.
Balofloxacin- is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Balofloxacin; Balofloxacin [INN]; 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-7-(3-(methylamino)piperidin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid; Baloxin
B-Cin, Balaforce, Balista, Balo, Baloflox, Balomac, Balorain, Balotero, Balowin, Bazucin, Balofloxacin; Balofloxacin [INN]; 1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-7-(3-(methylamino)piperidin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-ca
1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-7-(3-(methylamino)piperidin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Balofloxacin exerts bactericidal property by inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. The enzyme is important for synthesis of bacterial DNA.
100 mg twice daily per oral
Treatment of various bacterial infections including uncomplicated urinary tract infections, infective ophthalmitis, community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbation, sinusitis, skin infections and chronic bronchitis.
Balofloxacin can interact with NSAIDs, other quinolone derivatives, theophylline and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium salts.
Pregnancy
Store it at room temperature
389.427 g/mol
C20H24FN3O4
127294-70-6
Balofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with quinolone derivatives allergy, heart problems, renal failure, jaundice and diabetes mellitus.
