Compound ID | 299
Synonym(s): L-695,256
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| Description: | Carbapenem type; ; demonstrates activity greater than that of imipenem and vancomycin against MRSA; Rylander M, Rollof J and Norrby SR. In vitro activity of L-695256, a carbapenem active against multiply resistant Gram -positives. 34th-Intersci-Conf-Antimicrobial-Agents-Chemother 1994; 126. |
| Institute where first reported: | Merck & Co., USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 1994 |
| Development status: | Experimental |