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norfloxacin and Malaria, Falciparum

norfloxacin has been researched along with Malaria, Falciparum in 4 studies

Norfloxacin: A synthetic fluoroquinolone (FLUOROQUINOLONES) with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against most gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Norfloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA GYRASE.
norfloxacin : A quinolinemonocarboxylic acid with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against most gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Norfloxacin is bactericidal and its mode of action depends on blocking of bacterial DNA replication by binding itself to an enzyme called DNA gyrase.

Malaria, Falciparum: Malaria caused by PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly recurring febrile paroxysms that in extreme cases occur with acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Pyronaridine was the most effective gametocytocidal drug against P."1.31Gametocytocidal activity of pyronaridine and DNA topoisomerase II inhibitors against multidrug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in vitro. ( Auparakkitanon, S; Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr, P; Pongvilairat, G; Wilairat, P, 2000)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Karad, SC1
Purohit, VB1
Thakor, P1
Thakkar, VR1
Raval, DK1
Tripathi, KD1
Sharma, AK1
Valecha, N1
Kulpati, DD1
Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr, P1
Pongvilairat, G1
Auparakkitanon, S1
Wilairat, P1
McClean, KL1
Hitchman, D1
Shafran, SD1

Trials

1 trial available for norfloxacin and Malaria, Falciparum

ArticleYear
Norfloxacin is inferior to chloroquine for falciparum malaria in northwestern Zambia: a comparative clinical trial.
    The Journal of infectious diseases, 1992, Volume: 165, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Chloroquine; Drug Resistance; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Malaria, Falciparum; Male; N

1992

Other Studies

3 other studies available for norfloxacin and Malaria, Falciparum

ArticleYear
Novel morpholinoquinoline nucleus clubbed with pyrazoline scaffolds: Synthesis, antibacterial, antitubercular and antimalarial activities.
    European journal of medicinal chemistry, 2016, Apr-13, Volume: 112

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Antimalarials; Antitubercular Agents; Bacteria; Bacterial Infections; Fungi;

2016
Curative efficacy of norfloxacin in falciparum malaria.
    The Indian journal of medical research, 1993, Volume: 97

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Chloroquine; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Humans; Malaria, Falciparum; M

1993
Gametocytocidal activity of pyronaridine and DNA topoisomerase II inhibitors against multidrug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in vitro.
    Parasitology international, 2000, Volume: 48, Issue:4

    Topics: Amsacrine; Animals; Antimalarials; Chloroquine; Drug Resistance, Multiple; Enzyme Inhibitors; Etopos

2000