Compound ID | 1858
Synonym(s): DL 473
Class: Rifamycin
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, thus inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Propensity to select resistant mutants: | Yes |
| Description: | Semisynthetic, derived from rifamycin. Used mainly for the treatment of tuberculosis in combination |
| Institute where first reported: | Sanofi Aventis US |
| Year first mentioned: | 1965 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 1998 |
| Development status: | Approved, off-patent |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/135403821 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | rifapentine |
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