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Antibacterial
CINOXACIN is an antibacterial small molecule drug that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase. It was first approved in 1980 and is used to treat bacterial infections.
How it worksCINOXACIN stops bacteria from growing by interfering with an enzyme called DNA gyrase that bacteria need to copy their DNA.
Used for
Bacterial infectionsOsteomyelitis (bone infection)
Conditions
Bacterial infectionsOsteomyelitis
Class
AntibacterialSmall moleculeInfectious disease
How to take
FormsOral
RoutesOral
Talk to your doctor
Questions to ask
- ·Is CINOXACIN the right antibiotic for my specific infection?
- ·Are there any interactions between CINOXACIN and my current medications?
Educational summary derived from FDA labeling, AI-assisted. Not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional. Updated 2026-04-26.