| Synonyms: |
9-fluoro-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,3,4]oxadiazino[6,5,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid,
marbofloxacin,
marbofloxacine,
marbofloxacino,
marbofloxacinum
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| Definition: |
A fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is 7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,3,4]oxadiazino[6,5,4-ij]quinoline substituted at positions 6, 9 and 10 by carboxy, fluoro and 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl groups, respectively. A synthetic, broad spectrum bactericidal agent, it is used in veterinary medicine, although its mechanism of action is not thoroughly understood. |