Nitroxolin-MIP Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Nitroxolin-MIP is a urinary antibacterial agent active against susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms commonly found in urinary tract infections. It is a hydroxyquinoline derivative unrelated to other classes of drugs. Nitroxolin-MIP is active against bacterial gyrases.
| Trade Name | Nitroxolin-MIP |
| Generic | Nitroxoline |
| Nitroxoline Other Names | 5-Nitrox, 5-NOK, 5NOK, Nitroxolina, Nitroxoline, Nitroxolinum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C9H6N2O3 |
| Weight | Average: 190.1555 Monoisotopic: 190.037842068 |
| Groups | Experimental |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | Romania |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Nitroxolin-MIP is an antibiotic agent.
How Nitroxolin-MIP works
This drug may also have antitumor activity by inhibition of type 2 methionine aminopeptidase (MetAP2) protein which is involved in angiogenesis. Its antibacterial activity may stem from the metal ion complexation vital for bacterial growth.
