Orbifloxacin

Orbifloxacin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections in animals. Orbifloxacin is commonly used to treat infections of the skin, urinary tract, respiratory system, and other bacterial infections in dogs and cats. Read more

Orbifloxacin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections in animals. Orbifloxacin is commonly used to treat infections of the skin, urinary tract, respiratory system, and other bacterial infections in dogs and cats.

Essential insights

• Inhibition of DNA gyrase: Orbifloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and works by inhibiting the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is essential for bacterial DNA replication and repair.
• Bactericidal effect: By disrupting DNA processes, Orbifloxacin causes bacterial cell death.
• Broad-spectrum activity: Orbifloxacin is effective against a wide range of gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria, making it suitable for many common pathogens.