Lomefloxacin 5784917 193211613 2008-02-22T05:20:13Z Arcadian 104523 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/71.101.165.10|71.101.165.10]] ([[User talk:71.101.165.10|talk]]) to last version by Dachannien {{drugbox | IUPAC_name = 1-ethyl-6,8-difluoro- 7-(3-methylpiperazin-1-yl)- 4-oxo-quinoline-3- carboxylic acid | image = Lomefloxacin.svg | CAS_number = 98079-51-7 | ATC_prefix = J01 | ATC_suffix = MA07 | ATC_supplemental = {{ATC|S01|AX17}} | PubChem = 3948 | DrugBank = APRD01076 | C = 17 | H = 19 | F = 2 | N = 3 | O = 3 | molecular_weight = 351.348 g/mol | bioavailability = | protein_bound = 10% | metabolism = | elimination_half-life = 8 hours | excretion = | pregnancy_AU = <!-- A / B1 / B2 / B3 / C / D / X --> | pregnancy_US = <!-- A / B / C / D / X --> | pregnancy_category = | legal_AU = <!-- Unscheduled / S2 / S4 / S8 --> | legal_UK = <!-- GSL / P / POM / CD --> | legal_US = <!-- OTC / Rx-only --> | legal_status = | routes_of_administration = }} '''Lomefloxacin hydrochloride''' (Maxaquin) is a [[fluoroquinolone]] [[antibiotic]], used to treat [[bacteria]]l infections including [[bronchitis]] and [[urinary tract infection]]s. It is also used to prevent urinary tract infections prior to [[surgery]]. It is taken orally, usually daily for 10-14 days. Lomefloxacin is unique in that it forms a magnesium [[chelate]] with itself. The chelate is formed between the 2-carbonyl group of two separate lomefloxacin molecules. {{QuinoloneAntiBiotics}} [[Category:Fluoroquinolone antibiotics]] {{antibiotic-stub}}