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besifloxacin hydrochloride

besifloxacin hydrochloride (BESIVANCE) is a bacterial dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — besifloxacin hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Quick answer

besifloxacin hydrochloride (BESIVANCE) is a bacterial dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN besifloxacin hydrochloride
Brand BESIVANCE
Mechanism Bacterial DNA gyrase inhibitor
Target Bacterial DNA gyrase
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SUSPENSION/DROPS

Mechanism of action

Bacterial DNA gyrase inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial DNA gyrase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is besifloxacin hydrochloride?

besifloxacin hydrochloride (BESIVANCE) is a bacterial dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for besifloxacin hydrochloride?

BESIVANCE is a marketed brand name for besifloxacin hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of besifloxacin hydrochloride?

besifloxacin hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.