Nitroxoline
Nitroxoline
Nitroxoline (pronunciation: /nɪˈtrɒksəliːn/) is an antibiotic primarily used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible bacteria. It belongs to the class of quinolone antibiotics and is known for its broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Etymology
The term "Nitroxoline" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which contains a nitro group (-NO2) and a quinoline backbone. The "-line" suffix is common in many antibiotic names, indicating its classification in the quinoline group of antibiotics.
Usage
Nitroxoline is primarily used to treat urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA, thereby stopping the growth and multiplication of the bacteria. Nitroxoline is also known to have antifungal properties and can be used to treat certain fungal infections.
Related Terms
- Quinolone antibiotics: A class of antibiotics to which Nitroxoline belongs.
- Urinary tract infections: The primary condition for which Nitroxoline is prescribed.
- Antibiotic: A type of medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
- Antifungal: A pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis, serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nitroxoline
- Wikipedia's article - Nitroxoline
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