Compound ID | 1340
Synonym(s): Pivya | Amdinocillin pivoxil | Selexid | Penomax | Coactabs
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Penicillin binding protein 2 inhibitor (PBP-2 inhibitor) |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Enterobacteriaceae including ESBL producers |
| Description: | Prodrug of mecillinam/ amdinocillin. Used for oral therapy of urinary tract infections. |
| Institute where first reported: | Leo Pharmaceutical Products; Utility Therapeutics |
| Year first mentioned: | 1975 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 2024 |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/115163 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | pivmecillinam |
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