Synonyms: Q-35 | Q-Roxin®
balofloxacin is an approved drug (Korean FDA (2001))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Balofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial compound, with broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria [2-3].
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References |
1. Alksne L. (2003)
Balofloxacin Choongwae. Curr Opin Investig Drugs, 4 (2): 224-9. [PMID:12669387] |
2. Ito T, Otsuki M, Nishino T. (1992)
In vitro antibacterial activity of Q-35, a new fluoroquinolone. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 36 (8): 1708-14. [PMID:1329626] |
3. Matsumoto M, Kojima K, Nagano H, Matsubara S, Yokota T. (1992)
Photostability and biological activity of fluoroquinolones substituted at the 8 position after UV irradiation. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 36 (8): 1715-9. [PMID:1329627] |