Sitafloxacin
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Overview
Overview
Sitafloxacin (INN; also called DU-6859a) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic[1] that shows promise in the treatment of Buruli ulcer. The molecule was identified by Daiichi Sankyo Co., which brought ofloxacin and levofloxacin to the market. Sitafloxacin is currently marketed in Japan by Daiichi Sankyo under the tradename Gracevit.
References
References
- ↑ Anderson, DL. (Jul 2008). “Sitafloxacin hydrate for bacterial infections”. Drugs Today (Barc). 44 (7): 489–501. doi:10.1358/dot.2008.44.7.1219561. PMID 18806900.
Further reading
Further reading
- Keating GM (April 2011). “Sitafloxacin: in bacterial infections”. Drugs. 71 (6): 731–44. doi:10.2165/11207380-000000000-00000. PMID 21504249.
External links
External links
- Template:Ja icon Gracevit グレースビット (PDF) Daiichi Sankyo Co. January 2008.
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