Compound ID | 1953
Synonym(s): Clometacillin
Class: Beta-lactam (penicillin)
Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
Details of activity: | Binds to bacterial penicillin-binding protein 2 (PBP2) and interferes with bacterial cell wall integrity and synthesis. Active against Gram-positive bacteria, but vulnerable to penicillinases produced by staphylococci |
Description: | Semisynthetic penicillin, similar to ampicillin |
Year first mentioned: | 1964 |
Development status: | Approved, off-patent, not available in most countries |
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PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/71807 |
Guide to Pharmacology: | clometocillin |
Citation: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9578165/ |