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Nalidixic Acid

Antibiotics

Description

Nalidixic acid is a narrow-spectrum agent against enteric bacteria used for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Mechanism of action

All fluoroquinolones and quinolones act by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme which is required for DNA replication and thus cause bacterial lysis.

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Mechanism of action

All fluoroquinolones and quinolones act by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme which is required for DNA replication and thus cause bacterial lysis.

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