Gemifloxacin mesylate

Gemifloxacin Mesylate is the mesylate salt form of gemifloxacin, a synthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone with antibacterial activity. Gemifloxacin mesylate inhibits activities of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and eventually bacterial growth. This fluoroquinolone exerts an enhanced spectrum of activity against gram-positive bacteria including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus, in addition to its activity against gram-negative bacteria. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Fluoroquinolones, Quinolones and Topoisomerase inhibitors. Its therapeutic use is listed as antibacterials. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Floxguard and Gemixa. Its PubChem CID is 9588170.