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Agent Type:
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Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting;
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Spectrum of activity:
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Gram-positive & Gram-negative
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Mechanism of action:
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Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBP); inactivated by extended-spectum beta-lactamases (ESBL)
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Target Pathogen:
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This compound demonstrated no activity against staphylococci but ten times more active than cefaclor and cefalexin against Streptococcus pyogenes; active against Gram-positive bacteria and against many Enterobacteriaceae
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Description:
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Faoagali JL. The antibiotic susceptibilities of 1659 clinical isolates to RO 15-8074, RO 19-5247 and RO 23-6240. Aust-J-Hosp-Pharm 1989;19214-217; semisynthetic Cephalosporine (cephem), derived from Cephalosporin C. Oral application as prodrug (Cefteram pivoxil); a third generation cephalosporin
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Institute where first reported:
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Toyama Chemical, Japan; Roche, Japan
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Year first mentioned:
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1984
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Highest developmental phase:
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Preclinical
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Development status:
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Approved in Japan, off-patent
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Reason Dropped:
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In preclinical trials on mice, penetration through the blood brain barrier and placenta were low (2)
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