Compound ID | 2007
Synonym(s): Tiacumicin B | lipiarmycin | OPT-80 | PAR-101 | dificlir | dificid
Class: Macrolide
| Agent Type: | Natural product; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | RNA synthesis inhibitor. Binds to the DNA template-RNA polymerase complex to inhibit the initiation of RNA chain synthesis and transcription |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Clostridioides difficile |
| Description: | Macrocylic natural product produced by Dactylosporangium. Oral application without relevant absorption for C. difficile associated diarrhea |
| Year first mentioned: | 1980 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/10034073 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | fidaxomicin |
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