Chemistry:Tosufloxacin

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Tosufloxacin
Tosufloxacin structure.svg
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FormulaC19H15F3N4O3
Molar mass404.349 g·mol−1
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Tosufloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It has a controversial safety profile in relation to other fluoroquinolones. It is associated with severe thrombocytopenia and nephritis, and hepatotoxicity.[1] It is sold in Japan under the brand name Ozex.

References

  1. "History of quinolones and their side effects". Chemotherapy 47 Suppl 3 (3): 3–8; discussion 44–8. 2001. doi:10.1159/000057838. PMID 11549783.