Drug reference
nalidixic acid
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Quinolones)
Mechanism of action
Evidence exists for Nalidixic acid that its active metabolite, hydroxynalidixic acid, binds strongly, but reversibly, to DNA, interfering with synthesis of RNA and, consequently, with protein synthesis.
Common side effects
- Joint pain or swelling.
- Mood changes.
- Change in the way you act.
Known interactions (1)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is nalidixic acid?
nalidixic acid belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does nalidixic acid work?
Evidence exists for Nalidixic acid that its active metabolite, hydroxynalidixic acid, binds strongly, but reversibly, to DNA, interfering with synthesis of RNA and, consequently, with protein synthesis.
What are the common side effects of nalidixic acid?
Joint pain or swelling., Mood changes., Change in the way you act.
Which drugs interact with nalidixic acid?
Sucralfate
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