| Bioactivity | Temafloxacin (TMFX) hydrochloride is an orally active quinolone broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. Temafloxacin hydrochloride is well tolerated in lower respiratory and genitourinary tract infections[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Temafloxacin hydrochloride (0-64 µg/mL; 18-24 h) shows good antibacterial activity for gram-positive/negative bacteria, with MIC ranges of E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and S. aureus, respectively[1]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: |
| In Vivo | Temafloxacin hydrochloride (6.25, 25, 100 mg/kg; p.o.; single) shows good inhibitory activity to murine pyelonephritis[1].Temafloxacin hydrochloride (100 mg/kg; p.o. or s.c.; single) shows rapid gastrointestinal absorption, and has excellent tissue and body fluid penetration and concentration (except for central nervous system (CNS))[1]. Animal Model: |
| Name | Temafloxacin hydrochloride |
| CAS | 105784-61-0 |
| Formula | C21H19ClF3N3O3 |
| Molar Mass | 453.84 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Hardy DJ, et al. Comparative antibacterial activities of temafloxacin hydrochloride (A-62254) and two reference fluoroquinolones. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1987 Nov;31(11):1768-74. [2]. Pankey GA. Temafloxacin: an overview. Am J Med. 1991 Dec 30;91(6A):166S-172S. |