Levofloxacin
A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and certain cases of anthrax. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes.
Masse moléculaire
361,3680 g/mol
LogP
-0,40
TPSA
73,30 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
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Mécanisme d'action
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
C[C@H]1COc2c(N3CCN(C)CC3)c(F)cc3c(=O)c(C(=O)O)cn1c23.C[C@H]1COc2c(N3CCN(C)CC3)c(F)cc3c(=O)c(C(=O)O)cn1c23.O
InChI
InChI=1S/2C18H20FN3O4.H2O/c2*1-10-9-26-17-14-11(16(23)12(18(24)25)8-22(10)14)7-13(19)15(17)21-5-3-20(2)4-6-21;/h2*7-8,10H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3,(H,24,25);1H2/t2*10-;/m00./s1
Molecular Formula
C18H20FN3O4
HBD / HBA
1 / 8
Liaisons Rotatives
2
Atomes Lourds
26
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Foire aux questions
A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and certain cases of anthrax. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Levofloxacin: Half-life: 6-8 hours.
Yes, Levofloxacin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
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References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL5315124. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 149096. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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