Compound ID | 387
Synonym(s): CGP31608 | CGP-31608
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Institute where first reported: | Novartis, Switzerland |
| Year first mentioned: | 1986 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 1 |
| 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. It also had a very short half life. Additionally, this appeared to be less potent than ritipenem |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/129935 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | CGP-31608 |
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