Compound ID | 93
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: | Indicated for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, acute pyelonephritis (kidney infection); other potential indications: hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia/ ventilator-associated pneumonia |
| Combined with other compounds: | Yes |
| Description: | A fourth generation cephalosporin combined with penicillanic acid sulfone |
| Institute where first reported: | Cubist Pharmaceuticals; Merck & Co; Astellas Pharma |
| Year first mentioned: | 2012 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 2014 |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/86291594 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | ceftolozane |
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