Compound ID | 415
Synonym(s): Ro 244383
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Additionally inhibits DNA synthesis |
| Description: | Desacetylcefotaxime linked to ciprofloxacin |
| Institute where first reported: | Hoffman-La Roche, Switzerland |
| Year first mentioned: | 1990 |
| Development status: | Experimental |
| Reason dropped: | Roche pulled out of antibiotic R&D in 1999 |