Nalidixic acid
What is Nalidixic acid?
Nalidixic acid is the first of the synthetic quinolone antibiotics.Nalidixic acid is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In lower concentrations, it acts in a bacteriostatic manner; that is, it inhibits growth and reproduction. In higher concentrations, it is bactericidal, meaning that it kills bacteria instead of merely inhibiting their growth.
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