Compound ID | 1421
Synonym(s): TE-031 | A-56268
Class: Macrolide
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive, Gram-negative & Antimycobacterial |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit |
| Target Pathogen: | Broad spectrum activity including against Mycobacterium |
| Institute where first reported: | Taisho Pharmaceutical, Japan |
| Year first mentioned: | 1980 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 1991 |
| Development status: | Approved |
| Reason dropped: | Other formulations have been discontinued |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/84029 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | clarithromycin |
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