Ozenoxacin
- Generic Name
- Ozenoxacin
- Brand Names
- Ozanex
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H21N3O3
- CAS Number
- 245765-41-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- V0LH498RFO
- Background
To date, ozenoxacin has been used in trials studying the treatment of impetigo.
As of December 11, 2017 the FDA approved Ferrer Internacional S.A.'s Xepi (ozenoxacin 1%) as a topically applied cream indicated for the treatment of impetigo caused by Staphylococccus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes in adult and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older.
Despite being a common and highly contagious bacerial skin infection that affects millions of children and adults in the United States each year, ozenoxacin cream is a novel, non-fluorinated quinolone that has demonstrated safe and effective therapy in both the adult and pediatric population.
- Indication
Ozenoxacin cream is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes in patients aged 2 months of age and older .
- Associated Conditions
- Impetigo
- Associated Therapies
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