Levofloxacin mesylate is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, thereby preventing DNA replication and bacterial cell division. It is effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and is commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft-tissue infections, and other systemic bacterial infections. 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 unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Levofloxacin mesilate. Its PubChem CID is 46191666.
Levofloxacin mesylate
| CAS No | 226578-51-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H24FN3O7S |
| Molecular Weight | 457.50 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;methanesulfonic acid |
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Levofloxacin mesylate is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, thereby preventing DNA replication and bacterial cell division.
The listed CAS number is 226578-51-4.
The listed molecular formula is C19H24FN3O7S.
The listed molecular weight is 457.50 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;methanesulfonic acid.
The source lists Levofloxacin mesilate.