Sitafloxacin

Sitafloxacin
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Formula C19H18ClF2N3O3
Molar mass 409.81
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Sitafloxacin (INN; also called DU-6859a) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic[1] that shows promise in the treatment of Buruli ulcer. The molecule was identified by Daiichi Sankyo Co., which brought ofloxacin and levofloxacin to the market. Sitafloxacin is currently marketed in Japan by Daiichi Sankyo under the tradename Gracevit.

See also

References

  1. Anderson, DL. (Jul 2008). "Sitafloxacin hydrate for bacterial infections". Drugs Today (Barc). 44 (7): 489–501. doi:10.1358/dot.2008.44.7.1219561. PMID 18806900.

Further reading

  • Keating GM (April 2011). "Sitafloxacin: in bacterial infections". Drugs. 71 (6): 731–44. doi:10.2165/11207380-000000000-00000. PMID 21504249.
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