This brand name is authorized in Nigeria
The drug TINIFLOXACIN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Ciprofloxacin
UNII 4BA73M5E37 - CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
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Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent. The bactericidal action of ciprofloxacin results from the inhibition of both type II topoisomerase (DNA-gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination. |
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Tinidazole
UNII 033KF7V46H - TINIDAZOLE
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Tinidazole is active against both protozoa and obligate anaerobic bacteria. The activity against protozoa involves Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. The mode of action of tinidazole against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa involves penetration of the drug into the cell of the micro-organism and subsequent damage of DNA strands or inhibition of their synthesis. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| J01RA11 | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01R Combinations of antibacterials → J01RA Combinations of antibacterials | |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: NG | Registered Drug Product Database | Identifier(s): A4-9498 |
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