Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum second generation 4-fluoroquinolone antibiotic that targets the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase and is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and Mycoplasmas. Ciprofloxacin HCl is freely soluble in aqueous solution (35 mg/mL).
TOKU-E offers two forms of Ciprofloxacin:
- Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (C032)
- Ciprofloxacin (C031)
CAS Number
86393-32-0
Molecular Formula
C17H18FN3O3 · HCl· H2O
Molecular Weight
385.82 g/mol
Mechanism of Action
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics target bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase type II), an enzyme which reduces DNA strain during replication and is essential for DNA packaging, transcription, and replication. Thus, DNA synthesis and cell division is inhibited.
Storage Conditions
2-8 °C, protected from light.
Tariff Code
2933.59.3600
Spectrum
Ciprofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic targeting a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is also effective against Mycoplasmas.
