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DB13772InvestigationalSmall molecule
Rufloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated in the treatment of susceptible respiratory infections and uncomplicated cystitis. An antibiotic used to treat certain lung and bladder infections.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Rufloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, blocking DNA supercoiling and replication.
- Formula / weight
- C17H18FN3O3S · 363.407 g/mol (avg)
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
NJCJBUHJQLFDSW-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESCN1CCN(CC1)C1=C(F)C=C2C(=O)C(=CN3CCSC1=C23)C(O)=OTargets
What you can answer from here — as of September 13, 2026
1Protein targetEach mapped to UniProt, with action and pharmacological action
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Which drugs share a target with Rufloxacin, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?