Compound ID | 79
Synonym(s): AAI101 | OCID 5090
Class: Beta-lactam + beta-lactamase inhibitor
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; Indirect acting; Antibiotic adjuvant; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Enterobacteriaceae; indicated for urinary tract infection, hospital and ventilation acquired bacterial pneumoniae, and complicated intraabdominal infection |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Description: | A fourth generation cephalosporin combined with penicillanic acid sulfone |
| Institute where first reported: | Allecra Therapeutics; Orchid Pharma |
| Year first mentioned: | 2015 |
| Highest developmental phase: | Approved by FDA in 2024 |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/23653540 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | cefepime |
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