Rosoxacin
Rosoxacin
Rosoxacin (/roʊˈsɒksəsɪn/) is an antibacterial agent that belongs to the class of quinolone antibiotics. It is primarily used in the treatment of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
Etymology
The term "Rosoxacin" is derived from the chemical name RO-SOdium oXACIN. The prefix "RO" refers to the pharmaceutical company Roche, which first synthesized the drug. The "SO" refers to sodium, a component of the drug's chemical structure. The suffix "XACIN" is common to many quinolone antibiotics.
Usage
Rosoxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those of the urinary tract and sexually transmitted diseases. It works by inhibiting the DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for bacterial DNA replication.
Related Terms
- Quinolone: A type of antibiotic that includes drugs like Rosoxacin.
- DNA gyrase: An enzyme that is targeted by Rosoxacin to inhibit bacterial DNA replication.
- Urinary tract infection: One of the conditions that Rosoxacin is used to treat.
- Sexually transmitted disease: Another condition that Rosoxacin is used to treat.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Rosoxacin can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as anaphylaxis or hepatotoxicity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rosoxacin
- Wikipedia's article - Rosoxacin
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