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Drug profile · INN

nalidixic acid

nalidixic acid (NALIDIXIC ACID) is a bacterial dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — nalidixic acid
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

nalidixic acid (NALIDIXIC ACID) is a bacterial dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nalidixic acid
Brand NALIDIXIC ACID
Mechanism Bacterial DNA gyrase inhibitor
Target Bacterial DNA gyrase
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Bacterial DNA gyrase inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial DNA gyrase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

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Frequently asked questions

What is nalidixic acid?

nalidixic acid (NALIDIXIC ACID) is a bacterial dna gyrase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nalidixic acid?

NALIDIXIC ACID is a marketed brand name for nalidixic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nalidixic acid?

nalidixic acid 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.