Sparfloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic and is sparingly soluble in aqueous solution (0.113 mg/mL).
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C19H22F2N4O3
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics target bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme which reduces DNA strain during replication. Because DNA gyrase is required during DNA replication, subsequent DNA synthesis and ultimately cell division is inhibited.
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Sparfloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic targeting a wide range of Gram positive, Gram negative, and Mycoplasma species especially those which cause pneumonia.
Powder
Yellow Crystalline Powder
Synthetic
Related substances: Not more than 1.0%
Pyridine: Not more than 0.02%
(Dried Basis): 98.5-102.0%
Not more than 1.0%
Not more than 0.2%
Not more than 0.002%
Toluene: Not more than 0.089%
Chloroform: Not more than 0.006%
