Nitroxolinum
Nitroxolinum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Nitroxolinum 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. Nitroxolinum is active against bacterial gyrases.
Trade Name | Nitroxolinum |
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 |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Nitroxolinum is an antibiotic agent.
How Nitroxolinum 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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