Lomefloxacin

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Lomefloxacin
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Clinical data
Trade names Maxaquin
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MedlinePlus a600002
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Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding 10%
Elimination half-life 8 hours [1]
Identifiers
  • (RS)-1-Ethyl-6,8-difluoro-7-(3-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C17H19F2N3O3
Molar mass 351.354 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point 239 to 240.5 °C (462.2 to 464.9 °F)
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Lomefloxacin hydrochloride (sold under the following brand names in English-speaking countries Maxaquin, Okacyn, Uniquin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections including bronchitis and urinary tract infections. It is also used to prevent urinary tract infections prior to surgery. Lomefloxacin is associated with phototoxicity and central nervous system adverse effects. [2]

In October 2008, the FDA added the following black box warning to the product insert for Maxaquin: "Lomefloxacin is unique in that it forms a magnesium chelate with itself. The chelate is formed between the 2-carbonyl group of two separate lomefloxacin molecules."

It was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1989. [3]

References

  1. Al-Wabli RI (2017). "Lomefloxacin". Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology. Vol. 42. Elsevier. pp. 193–240. doi:10.1016/bs.podrm.2017.02.004. ISBN   978-0-12-812226-6. ISSN   1871-5125. PMID   28431777. Lomefloxacin elimination half-life is about 7–8 h and is prolonged in patients with renal impairment.{{cite book}}: |journal= ignored (help)
  2. Rubinstein E (2001). "History of quinolones and their side effects". Chemotherapy. 47 (Suppl 3): 3–8, discussion 44-8. doi:10.1159/000057838. PMID   11549783. S2CID   21890070.
  3. Fischer J, Ganellin CR (2006). Analogue-based Drug Discovery. John Wiley & Sons. p. 500. ISBN   9783527607495.