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enoxacin

enoxacin (PENETREX) is a dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — enoxacin
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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Quick answer

enoxacin (PENETREX) is a dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN enoxacin
Brand PENETREX
Mechanism DNA gyrase inhibitor
Target DNA gyrase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

DNA gyrase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA gyrase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is enoxacin?

enoxacin (PENETREX) is a dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for enoxacin?

PENETREX is a marketed brand name for enoxacin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of enoxacin?

enoxacin 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.