Gatifloxacin
Gatifloxacin
Gatifloxacin (pronounced: ga-ti-flox-a-cin) is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of drugs. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria and Gram-positive bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Gatifloxacin" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid. The "-floxacin" suffix is common to all drugs in the fluoroquinolone class.
Usage
Gatifloxacin is used to treat a variety of infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and certain types of skin infections. It works by inhibiting the enzymes necessary for bacterial DNA replication, thus preventing the bacteria from multiplying and spreading.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Gatifloxacin can cause side effects. These may include nausea, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as tendon rupture or nerve damage.
Related Terms
- Fluoroquinolone: The class of antibiotics to which Gatifloxacin belongs.
- Antibiotic: A type of drug used to treat bacterial infections.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A type of bacteria that does not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial identification.
- Gram-positive bacteria: A type of bacteria that retains the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial identification.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gatifloxacin
- Wikipedia's article - Gatifloxacin
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