Levofloxacin hydrochloride is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. It is a strong medication, often reserved for serious infections or when other, safer antibiotics are not suitable due to the risk of severe side effects. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Fluoroquinolones, Quinolones and Topoisomerase inhibitors. Its therapeutic use is listed as ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Weilisu and (-)-Ofloxacin hydrochloride. Its PubChem CID is 9908810.
Levofloxacin Hydrochloride
| CAS No | 177325-13-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H21ClFN3O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 397.80 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10-oxo-4-oxa-1-azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13]trideca-5(13),6,8,11-tetraene-11-carboxylic acid;hydrochloride |
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Levofloxacin hydrochloride is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
The listed CAS number is 177325-13-2.
The listed molecular formula is C18H21ClFN3O4.
The listed molecular weight is 397.80 g/mol.
(2S)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10-oxo-4-oxa-1-azatricyclo[7.3.1.05,13]trideca-5(13),6,8,11-tetraene-11-carboxylic acid;hydrochloride.
The source lists Weilisu and (-)-Ofloxacin hydrochloride.