Compound ID | 1220
Synonym(s): Primaxin
Class: Beta-lactam (thienamycin)
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
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| Description: | Cilastatin inhibits the human renal dehydropeptidase preventing systemic degradation of imipenem |
| Institute where first reported: | Merck |
| Highest developmental phase: | Approved by FDA in 1985 |
| Development status: | Approved |
| Reason Dropped: | Other formulations were discontinued |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/104838 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | cilastatin |
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| Patent: | US7507814B2 |