Gemifloxacin Mesylate molecular structure

Gemifloxacin Mesylate

Also known as: Factive, Gemifloxin, Floxacin-G

CAS Number: 210353-53-0

Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial

Pharmacopeia Standards

USPIP

Mechanism of Action

Gemifloxacin binds DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with unusually high affinity for the pneumococcal topoisomerase IV, giving it among the lowest MICs of any marketed quinolone against Streptococcus pneumoniae. The naphthyridone core with a C7 pyrrolidinyl oxime side chain drives this enhanced Gram-positive potency. Killing is rapid and concentration dependent.

Technical Specifications

Generic / INN NameGemifloxacin Mesylate
CAS Registry Number210353-53-0
Molecular FormulaC18H20FN5O4 . CH4O3S
Molecular Weight485.49 g/mol g/mol
Typical Purity98.0-102.0% on the anhydrous basis; Z-oxime isomer NMT 0.5%, total impurities NMT 2.0%
Storage ConditionsStore at 2-8 degrees C or below 25 degrees C per supplier data, in tightly closed light-resistant containers
Shelf Life36 months from date of manufacture
CategoryFluoroquinolones

Specifications are indicative and intended for sourcing reference only. Always confirm against the supplier's Certificate of Analysis and the applicable pharmacopeial monograph before issuing a purchase specification.

Typical Applications

Oral film-coated tablets, principally for community-acquired respiratory tract indications. Supplied as the mesylate salt, typically as the sesquihydrate, which is the registered API form.

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