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Nalidixic Acid
How Nalidixic Acid works
Nalidixic Acid is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.
Side Effects
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction
Usage
Nalidixic Acid is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does Nalidixic Acid work/ inhibit bacterial growth /inhibit DNA synthesis?It works by killing the bacteria that are causing an infection. It does this by entering the bacterial cells and inhibiting a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase
Q. How does Nalidixic Acid inhibit DNA synthesis?Nalidixic Acid acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis, probably by interfering with DNA polymerisation.
Q. Is Nalidixic Acid an antibiotic / quinolone / broad spectrum / fluoroquinolone?Yes, Nalidixic Acid is a broad spectrum quinolone antibiotic
Q. What does Nalidixic Acid target?It stops the production of essential proteins needed by bacteria
