Chemical formula:
C16H18FN3O3
![Structure of Nitrofurantoin](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7082f_2cbba065f39b45a1a46c6d6d94ced821~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_344,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/c7082f_2cbba065f39b45a1a46c6d6d94ced821~mv2.png)
Mechanism of action:
Norfloxacin, like other fluoroquinolones, inhibits bacterial DNA replication by targeting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
Uses:
Norfloxacin is used to treat urinary tract infections, prostatitis, and some sexually transmitted infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Side effects:
Side effects can include gastrointestinal disturbances, CNS effects (e.g., headache, dizziness), phototoxicity, tendonitis or tendon rupture, and hypersensitivity reactions.