Synonyms: Ozex® | T-3262
tosufloxacin is an approved drug (Japan)
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Tosufloxacin is a fluoroquinolone compound with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens [2].
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Tosufloxacin (as the tosilate salt) has approval from the Japanese PMDA for use in the treatment of a wide range of infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Clinical surveillance has found that the drug is associated with adverse events, including severe thrombocytopenia and nephritis [1]. |