Enoxacin

Products

Enoxacin is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Enoxor). The drug is not registered in many countries.

Structure and properties

Enoxacin (C15H17FN4O3, Mr = 320.3 g/mol) is a fluoroquinolone.

Effects

Enoxacin (ATC J01MA04) has bactericidal properties. The effects are due to inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase.

Indications

For the treatment of infections caused by enoxacin-susceptible pathogens, for example, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, respiratory tract infections, and skin infections.