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Sitafloxacin

Sitafloxacin
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Oral
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC19H18ClF2N3O3
Molar mass409.81 g·mol−1
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Sitafloxacin (INN; also called DU-6859a) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic[1] that shows promise in the treatment of Buruli ulcer. The molecule was identified by Daiichi Sankyo Co., which brought ofloxacin and levofloxacin to the market. Sitafloxacin is currently marketed in Japan by Daiichi Sankyo under the tradename Gracevit.

See also

  • Quinolone

References

  1. ^ Anderson DL (July 2008). "Sitafloxacin hydrate for bacterial infections". Drugs of Today. 44 (7): 489–501. doi:10.1358/dot.2008.44.7.1219561. PMID 18806900.

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