Compound ID | 3587
Synonym(s): 1-ethyl-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(4-pyridinyl)-3-quinoline-carboxylic acid
Class: Quinolone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | DNA synthesis inhibitor. DNA gyrase inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Staphylococcus aureus, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis |
| Description: | Synthetic compound; shows efficacy in male gonococcal urethritis |
| Institute where first reported: | Sterling-Winthrop Research Institute |
| Year first mentioned: | 1980 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Active |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/287180 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | rosoxacin |
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