Compound ID | 387
Class: Beta-lactam (penem)
Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
Details of activity: | This was less active against MRSA and Pseudomonas than imipenem. Used against MRSA and CAP |
Institute where first reported: | Novartis, Switzerland |
Year first mentioned: | 1986 |
Highest developmental phase: | Preclinical |
Development status: | Inactive |
Reason Dropped: | The dosage tested in phase I was suggested to be administered 3 or 4 times daily. This inconvenience could be the reason of discontinuation (1). It also had a very short half life (2) Additionally, this appeared to be less potent than ritipenem |
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