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Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 2009

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Besifloxacin (INN/USAN) is a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic. The marketed compound is Besifloxacin hydrochloride. It was developed by SSP Co. Ltd., Japan, and designated SS734. SSP licensed U.S. and European rights to SS734 for ophthalm...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2024)
First approved in 1999

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Moxifloxacin is a synthetic antibacterial agent developed by Bayer AG (initially called BAY 12-8039) for oral and intravenous administration. Moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is available as the monohydrochloride salt of 1-cyclopropyl-7-[(S,S)-2,8dia...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 1999

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Gatifloxacin is a recently developed antibacterial agent differing from earlier fluoroquinolones by the presence of a methoxy group at the C-8 position. The presence of the methoxy group has conferred improved antibacterial activity against both Gram...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2012)
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 (2004)
First approved in 1990

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Ofloxacin is one of a new generation of fluorinated quinolones structurally related to nalidixic acid, primary mechanism of action is inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. It is an orally administered broad spectrum antibacterial drug active against mo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 1989

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Ganciclovir is a synthetic acyclic nucleoside analogue of 2'-deoxyguanosine active against cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir has been shown to be active against cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in humans. To achieve anti-CMV activity, ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1998)
First approved in 1987

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Ciprofloxacin (1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid) is the synthetic antimicrobial agent for oral or intravenous administration. Ciprofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2003)
First approved in 1983

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cefuroxime is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefuroxime is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefuroxime has activity in the presence of some beta-lactamases, both penicillinases...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2014)
First approved in 1982

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Acyclovir is a synthetic antiviral nucleoside analogue. A screening program for antiviral drugs begun at Burroughs Wellcome in the 1960s resulted in the discovery of acyclovir in 1974. Preclinical investigation brought the drug to clinical trials in ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1995)
First approved in 1980

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

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Trifluridine (also called trifluorothymidine or TFT) is an anti-herpesvirus antiviral drug, used primarily on the eye. It was sold under the trade name, Viroptic, by Glaxo Wellcome, now merged into GlaxoSmithKline. It is a nucleoside analogue, a modi...