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gatifloxacin

gatifloxacin (GATIFLOXACIN) is a dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — gatifloxacin
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
4
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

gatifloxacin (GATIFLOXACIN) is a dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN gatifloxacin
Brand GATIFLOXACIN
Mechanism DNA gyrase inhibitor
Target DNA gyrase
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

DNA gyrase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA gyrase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution Phase 2 · Allergan Pharmaceuticals International · Acute Bacterial Corneal Ulcers

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Related patents

  1. US 7531656

    Synthesis of gatifloxacin

    Expires Mon May 07 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7411067

    Crystalline forms of gatifloxacin

    Expires Mon Aug 07 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7396839

    Crystalline forms of gatifloxacin

    Expires Mon Jul 03 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7301024

    Crystalline forms of gatifloxacin and processes for preparation

    Expires Mon Nov 22 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is gatifloxacin?

gatifloxacin (GATIFLOXACIN) is a dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for gatifloxacin?

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

What is the US approval status of gatifloxacin?

gatifloxacin 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.