Cadazolid

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Cadazolid (pronounced: ka-daz-o-lid) is a novel antibiotic developed for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). It is a oxazolidinone-fluoroquinolone hybrid antibiotic, which means it combines the mechanisms of action of these two classes of antibiotics.

Etymology

The name "Cadazolid" is derived from the combination of the words "Cada" and "Zolid", which represent the two classes of antibiotics it is derived from: oxazolidinone and fluoroquinolone.

Mechanism of Action

Cadazolid works by inhibiting the synthesis of proteins and DNA in the bacterial cell, thereby stopping the growth and reproduction of the bacteria. It is particularly effective against Clostridium difficile, a bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and life-threatening inflammation of the colon.

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