Compound ID | 2049
Synonym(s): T-3262
Class: Fluoroquinolone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. Binds to type II topoisomerases, gyrase and topoisomerase IV to inhibitor DNA cleavage and ligation reactions; bacterial topoisomerase inhibitor |
| Description: | Synthetic 1,8-naphthyridine derivative |
| Year first mentioned: | 1985 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
| Reason dropped: | Severe thrombocytopenia, nephritis, hepatotoxicity |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5517 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | tosufloxacin |
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