Compound ID | 392
Synonym(s): FCE 22101
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: | Broad spectrum activity except against Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Description: | Intravenous forms and oral form (Ritipenem acoxyl, FCE-22891, prodrug of ritipenem) |
| Institute where first reported: | Novartis, Switzerland |
| Year first mentioned: | 1986 |
| Highest development stage: | Phase 3 |
| Development status: | Inactive |
| Reason dropped: | FDA withdrew approval in 2008; high neurotoxicity |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/65633 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | ritipenem |
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