Description: Tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate, formerly known as T-3262 and A-61827, is a potent fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat susceptible infections. It has a controversial safety profile in relation to other fluoroquinolones. It is associated with severe thrombocytopenia and nephritis, and hepatotoxicity. It is sold in Japan under the brand name Ozex.

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Related CAS #: 100490-36-6 (free base) 115964-29-9 (tosylate) 104051-69-6 (HCl) 107097-79-0 (Tosufloxacin tosilate)