CAS 100986-85-4: Levofloxacin
Description:Levofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is primarily used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is characterized by its broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it effective for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections, among others. The chemical structure of levofloxacin includes a bicyclic core with a fluorine atom, which enhances its antibacterial potency. It is known for its ability to inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes critical for bacterial DNA replication and repair. Levofloxacin is typically administered orally or intravenously and is well-absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Its pharmacokinetics are favorable, with a relatively long half-life, allowing for once-daily dosing in many cases. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system effects, and potential tendon damage. Due to its broad activity, levofloxacin is often reserved for specific infections to mitigate the risk of developing antibiotic resistance.
Formula:C18H20FN3O4
InChI:InChI=1S/C18H20FN3O4/c1-10-9-26-17-14-11(16(23)12(18(24)25)8-22(10)14)7-13(19)15(17)21-5-3-20(2)4-6-21/h7-8,10H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3,(H,24,25)/t10-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-JTQLQIEISA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C1=CN2C3=C(OCC2C)C(=C(F)C=C3C1=O)N4CCN(C)CC4
- Synonyms:
- (+-)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
- (-)-(S)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazin-yl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
- (3S)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
- (3S)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid
- (S)-(-)-Ofloxacin
- (S)-9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
- 7H-Pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid, 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-, (+-)-
- 7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid, 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-, (3S)-
- 7H-Pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid, 9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-, (S)-
- 9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid
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- Cravit
- Dr 3355
- Floxin
- Floxin Otic
- Hr 355
- Iquix
- Levaquin
- Levoflox
- Levofloxacin
- Levofloxacino
- Levofloxacinum
- Lexoflon
- Loxof
- Mp 376
- Ofloxacin Otic
- Ofloxacin S-(-)-form
- Ofloxacina
- Ofloxacine
- Ofloxacino
- Ofloxacinum
- Oflx
- Oftaquix
- Oxaldin
- Quinsair
- Quixin
- Rwj 25213-097
- Tavanic
- Unibiotic
- Venaxan
- (-)-Ofloxacin
- (-)-Ofloxacin