Identification
Name Zinc
Accession Number DB01593
Type small molecule
Description A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with anemia, short stature, hypogonadism, impaired wound healing, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
Structure
Categories (*)
Molecular Weight 65.409
Groups approved
Monoisotopic Weight 63.929146578
Pharmacology
Indication Not Available
Mechanism of action Not Available
Absorption Not Available
Protein binding Not Available
Biotransformation Not Available
Route of elimination Not Available
Toxicity Not Available
Affected organisms Not Available
Interactions
Drug Interactions
Drug Mechanism of interaction
Ciprofloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Deferiprone Deferiprone serum concentrations may be decreased by zinc salts except for zinc chloride.
Demeclocycline Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Doxycycline Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Gatifloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Gemifloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Grepafloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Levofloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Minocycline Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Moxifloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Norfloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Ofloxacin Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Tetracycline Formation of non-absorbable complexes
Trovafloxacin Zinc may decrease the absorption of orally administered Trovafloxacin. Administer Trovafloxacin 2 hours before or 6 hours after a dose of the zinc containing agent to minimize the interaction.
Food Interactions Not Available