Synonyms: NM441
prulifloxacin is an approved drug (EMA, Japan)
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Prulifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial compound and the prodrug ulifloxacin [5].
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Summary of Clinical Use |
The drug has been used in the treatment of uncomplicated and complicated lower urinary tract infections, community-acquired respiratory tract infections and bacterial gastroenteritis. It was first approved in Japan (2002) and is approved for use in a number of European countries [3], however the EMA has issued restrictive guidelines on the use of fluoroquinolone containing medicines [1]. |