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Status:
US Approved Rx (2014)
First approved in 2014

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Tedizolid (also known as TR-700, DA-7157) as is an active compound, which is produced by plasma or intestinal phosphatases, after administration of the drug, tedizolid phosphate either orally or intravenously. The mechanism of action of tedizolid occ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 2014

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Oritavancin is an glycopeptide antibiotic with bactericidal activity effective in treating infections caused by Gram-positive organisms. It treats complicated skin and skin structure infections. This drug demonstrates similar activity to vancomycin, ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First approved in 2009

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


TELAVANCIN (VIBATIV®) is a lipoglycopeptide antibacterial that is a synthetic derivative of vancomycin. It exerts concentration-dependent, bactericidal activity against Gram-positive organisms in vitro. TELAVANCIN (VIBATIV®) inhibits cell wall biosyn...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2004)
First approved in 2004

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Targets:


Tinidazole is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent, formally known as 1-[2-(ethylsulfonyl)ethyl]-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole and a second-generation 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole. Tinidazole is a prodrug and antiprotozoal agent. The nitro group of tinidazole is...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 2003

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic used in the treatment of systemic and life-threatening infections caused by Gram-positive organisms. Daptomycin has a distinct mechanism of action, disrupting multiple aspects of bacterial cell membrane function...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 2000

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Linezolid is an antibiotic used for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics. Linezolid appears to be unique in that it blocks the initiation of protein production. Most common adverse react...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 1996

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Fosfomycin (marketed under the trade names Monurol and Monuril) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Monurol (fosfomycin tromethamine) sachet contains fosfomycin tromethamine, a synthetic, broad spectrum, bactericidal antibiotic for oral administration. M...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 1963

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Targets:


Metronidazole was synthesized by France's Rhone-Poulenc laboratories and introduced in the mid-1950s under the brand name Flagel in the US, while Sanofi-Aventis markets metronidazole globally under the same trade name, Flagyl, and also by various gen...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Vancomycin is a branched tricyclic glycosylated nonribosomal peptide produced by the fermentation of the Actinobacteria species Amycolatopsis orientalis (formerly Nocardia orientalis). Vancomycin became available for clinical use >50 years ago. It...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1953

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Furadantin (nitrofurantoin), a synthetic chemical, is a stable, yellow, crystalline compound. Furadantin is an antibacterial agent for specific urinary tract infections. Orally administered Furadantin is readily absorbed and rapidly excreted in urine...