Ciprofloxacin

A synthetic broad spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin binds to and inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme essential for DNA replication. This agent is more active against Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive bacteria. (NCI04) More

Formula:

  • C17H18FN3O3

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IUPAC ID:

  • 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo- 7-piperazin-1-yl-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid

Also known as:

  • Ciproxin,
  • Cipro

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Chemical Compound

Structure (SMILES):

  • Fc1cc2c(cc1N1CCNCC1)n(cc(C(=O)O)c2=O)C1CC1

Average Molar Mass:

  • 331.346 g/mol
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Sales:

Amount Currency Year Area
  • 383,000,000
  • 2007
  • 513,000,000
  • 2006
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  • Cipro
  • Ciproxin

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