5 НОК Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

5 НОК 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. 5 НОК is active against bacterial gyrases.

Attribute	Details
Trade Name	5 НОК
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
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country	Russia, Ukraine
Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

5 НОК is an antibiotic agent.

How 5 НОК 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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