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Norfloxacin

Norfloxacin

Norfloxacin is a broad-spectrum synthetic antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone class, primarily used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), prostatitis, and some gastrointestinal infections. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an essential enzyme for bacterial replication. Norfloxacin is especially popular in developing countries due to its cost-effectiveness and broad coverage against gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria.

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🔹 Key Details:

  • Chemical Name: 1-Ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(piperazin-1-yl)quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
  • CAS Number: 70458-96-7
  • Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₈FN₃O₃
  • Molecular Weight: 319.33 g/mol
  • Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
  • Melting Point: ~221–225°C
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in dilute acids
  • Pharmacopoeia Standards: USP, BP, EP

 

🔹 Applications:

Therapeutic Use: Treatment of uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections, prostatitis, infectious diarrhea, and some sexually transmitted infections