Compound ID | 1839
Class: Aminoglycoside
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit |
| Target Pathogen: | Broad spectrum activity, mainly used against severe infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Description: | Micromonospora natural product. Available in parenteral, enteral (selective decontamination) and topical formulations; veterinary and human use |
| Year first mentioned: | 1962 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 1970 |
| Development status: | Approved |
| Reason dropped: | Several formulations discontinued due to safety or effectiveness reasons |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3467 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | gentamicin |
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