Chemicals and Drugs

Fluoroquinolones

A group of 4-QUINOLONES with at least one fluorine atom typically at the C-6 and a piperazinyl or other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group at the C-7 position of the quinoline ring.

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Abstract

A group of 4-QUINOLONES with at least one fluorine atom typically at the C-6 and a piperazinyl or other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group at the C-7 position of the quinoline ring.

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  • Fluoroquinolone

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Quinolone (1987-2001)
  • Quinolines (1984-1986)
  • Quinolones (1987-2001)

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  1. D03w.633.100.810.835.830w.250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fluoroquinolones. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024841. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024841
  2. Fluoroquinolones. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28801726