Compound ID | 1994
Synonym(s): SB-275833 | SB275833
Class: Pleuromutilin
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Details of activity: | Binds to the peptidyl transferase component of the 50S subunit of the bacterial tRNA complex, thus inhibiting peptide bond formation. It is active against Gram-positive bacteria. |
| Description: | Synthetic pleuromutilin derivative for topical use. GSK brands no longer authorised by the European Medicine Agency (EMA) and other agencies. |
| Year first mentioned: | 2005 |
| Development status: | Approved, off-patent |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6918462 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | retapamulin |
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