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Status:
US Approved Rx (2007)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cefpodoxime is an orally administered, extended spectrum, semi-synthetic antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. Cefpodoxime is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefpodoxime has activity in the presence of ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Rifabutin is an antibiotic that inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in susceptible cells. Specifically, it interacts with bacterial RNA polymerase but does not inhibit the mammalian enzyme. It is bactericidal and has a very broad spectrum ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2007)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Terbinafine (brand name Lamisil, Terbisil, Terboderm and others) is an antifungal medication used to treat ringworm and fungal nail infections. Terbinafine inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase, an enzyme that is part of the...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2000)
First approved in 1992

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Atovaquone is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of naphthoquinones; it is manufactured in the US in the liquid form, or oral suspension, under the brand name Mepron. Meron is used for the treatment or prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pn...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2005)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Clarithromycin is an antibacterial drug which is used either in combination with lansoprazole and amoxicillin (Prevpac), in combination with omeprazole and amoxicillin (Omeclamox) or alone (Biaxin) for the treatment of broad range of infections. The ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2024)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Foscarnet is an antiviral agent. Foscarnet shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV. Foscarnet is used for treating eye problems caused by CMV in people with AIDS. It is also used to treat a type of HSV that cannot be treated by another med...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2018)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Azithromycin is one of the world's best-selling antibiotics, used to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections: Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults; acute bacterial sinusitis in adults; uncomplicated skin and skin struct...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2007)
First approved in 1991

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Prednicarbate is a relatively new topical corticosteroid drug. It is similar in potency to hydrocortisone. It has a favorable benefit-risk ratio, with an inflammatory action similar to that of a medium potency corticosteroid, but with a low potential...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1990

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Fluconazole, a synthetic antifungal agent of the imidazole class, is used to treat vaginal candidiasis. It inhibits the fungal lanosterol 14 alpha-demethylase which thereby prevents the formation of ergosterol which is an essential component in the f...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2004)
First approved in 1990

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Ofloxacin is one of a new generation of fluorinated quinolones structurally related to nalidixic acid, primary mechanism of action is inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. It is an orally administered broad spectrum antibacterial drug active against mo...