Nitroxolina

Nitroxolina Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Nitroxolina 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. Nitroxolina is active against bacterial gyrases.

Trade Name Nitroxolina
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
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Nitroxolina
Nitroxolina

Uses

Nitroxolina is an antibiotic agent.

How Nitroxolina 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.

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