Besifloxacin
- Generic Name
- Besifloxacin
- Brand Names
- Besivance
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H21ClFN3O3
- CAS Number
- 141388-76-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- BFE2NBZ7NX
Overview
Besifloxacin is a fourth generation fluoroquinolone-type opthalmic antibiotic for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. FDA approved on May 28, 2009.
Background
Besifloxacin is a fourth generation fluoroquinolone-type opthalmic antibiotic for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. FDA approved on May 28, 2009.
Indication
Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial isolates that are susceptible to besifloxacin include: CDC coryneform group G; Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum; Corynebacterium striatum; Haemophilus influenzae; Moraxella lacunata; Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Staphylococcus hominis; Staphylococcus lugdunensis; Streptococcus mitis group; Streptococcus oralis; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Streptococcus salivarius*
Associated Conditions
- Bacterial Conjunctivitis
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