Compound ID | 3598
Synonym(s): 6-Beta-Iodopenicillanic acid | UK 38,006 | UK38006
Class: Beta-lactamase inhibitor
Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
Details of activity: | Active against beta-lactamase producing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
Description: | Synthetic compound; shows no intrinsic antibacterial activity; potentiates beta-lactams (shows synergistic effect with piperacillin and mezlocillin) |
Institute where first reported: | Pfizer Central Research, Sandwich, Kent, England |
Year first mentioned: | 1981 |
Development status: | Experimental |
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Structure link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/121940 |
Citation: | https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aac.20.3.327 |