Moxifloxacin hydrochloride

Описание

Moxifioxacin hydrochlodde is one of the two new fluoroquinolonecarboxylic acid antibiotics introduced in 1999 for the treatment of respiratory tract infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of bronchitis or acute sinusitis. Moxifloxacin can be synthesized through a 12 step sequence from the classical 4-quinolone-3-carboxylic acid template. Some advantages of Moxifloxacin over Ciprofloxacin, another of Bayer's launched quinolones, have been shown, i.e. an enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Clostndium pneumoniae), a favorable pharmacokinetic profile (good tissue penetration and plasma concentrations above MICs) and a lack of phototoxicity (UVA irradiation).

Химические свойства

Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder

Использование

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride is an antibacterial agent that inhibits the activities of Topo II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV.

Определение

ChEBI: Moxifloxacin hydrochloride is a hydrochloride comprising equimolar amounts of moxifloxacin and hydrogen chloride. It has a role as an antibacterial drug. It contains a moxifloxacinium(1+).

Общее описание

Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride is an anti-infectious compound that belongs to the class of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It is a well-known broad-spectrum antibiotic prescription medicine effective against a variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria including the anaerobic type. It is an S,S-isomer with two chiral centers. It works by preventing the activity of various crucial enzymes involved in the replication, transcription, recombination, and repair of deoxyribonucleic acid in the bacteria such as DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II), topoisomerase IV. It finds its application in the treatment of various ocular and respiratory tract infections.