Norfloxacin

Generic Name
Norfloxacin
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H18FN3O3
CAS Number
70458-96-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
N0F8P22L1P
Background

A synthetic fluoroquinolone (fluoroquinolones) with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against most gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Norfloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase.

Indication

For the treatment of urinary tract infection

Associated Conditions
Cystitis, Gonococcal cervicitis, Infectious diarrhea, Pyelitis, Pyelonephritis, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP), Traveler's Diarrhea, Urethritis gonococcal
Associated Therapies
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