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Status:
US Approved Rx (2011)
First approved in 1996

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Levofloxacin is the L-isomer of the racemate, ofloxacin, a quinolone antimicrobial agent. Levofloxacin is used for oral and intravenous administration. Levofloxacin is sold under brand name levaquin and is used to treat infections in adults (≥18 year...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First approved in 1986

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cefixime, an antibiotic, is a third-generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone and cefotaxime. Cefixime is highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes. As a result, many organisms resistant to penicillins and some cephalosporins due to the...
Grepafloxacin, (S)- is an asymmetric fluoroquinolone derivative which possesses high tissue penetrability as well as strong, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities. Grepafloxacin has a chiral center and therefore has two optical enantiomeric isomers...
Grepafloxacin, (R)- is an asymmetric fluoroquinolone derivative which possesses high tissue penetrability as well as strong, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activities. Grepafloxacin has a chiral center and therefore has two optical enantiomeric isomers...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 2003

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Gemifloxacin is an oral broad-spectrum quinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and mild-to-moderate pneumonia. Gemifloxacin mesylate is marketed under the brand name Factive, indicated...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1996

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Sparfloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent in the same class as ofloxacin and norfloxacin. Sparfloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. Sparfloxacin exe...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Lomefloxacin hydrochloride (marketed under the following brand names in English speaking countries Maxaquin, Okacyn, Uniquin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to treat chronic bronchitis, as well as compl...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1966

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Methacycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. Similar to other tetracyclines, it has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial action. It is active against most Gram-positive bacteria (pneumococci, streptococci, staphylococci) and Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Isoetharine is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, which was developed by Max Bockmuhl, Gustav Erhart and Leonhard Stein at the Hochst laboratories of I.G. Farbenindustrie in 1934. By binding to beta-2 adrenergic receptors on bronchial cell membran...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1951

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Dyphylline is 7-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-theophylline, a white, extremely bitter, amorphous powder that is freely soluble in water and soluble in alcohol. Dyphylline is stable in gastrointestinal fluids over a wide range of pH. Dyphylline is a xanthine ...