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Levofloxacin intravenous solution

Mackay Memorial Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription in susceptible bacteria.

Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription in susceptible bacteria. Used for Community-acquired pneumonia, Acute bacterial sinusitis, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.

At a glance

Generic nameLevofloxacin intravenous solution
Also known asCravit intravenous solution
SponsorMackay Memorial Hospital
Drug classFluoroquinolone antibiotic
TargetDNA gyrase; Topoisomerase IV
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

As a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, levofloxacin works by binding to and inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase (in gram-negative bacteria) and topoisomerase IV (in gram-positive bacteria), enzymes essential for DNA unwinding and replication. This leads to disruption of bacterial DNA synthesis, cell death, and bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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