Drug Name |
Ceftobiprole |
Drug ID |
BADD_D00404 |
Description |
Ceftobiprole is a cephalosporin antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It was discovered by Basilea Pharmaceutica and is being developed by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Ceftobiprole is the first cephalosporin to demonstrate clinical efficacy in patients with infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococci and, if approved by regulatory authorities, is expected to be a useful addition to the armamentarium of agents for the treatment of complicated skin infections and pneumonia. |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of serious bacterial infections in hospitalised patients. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
Not Available |
DrugBank ID |
DB04918
|
KEGG ID |
D08885
|
MeSH ID |
C443755
|
PubChem ID |
135413542
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0CI9T
|
NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
UNII |
5T97333YZK
|
Synonyms |
ceftobiprole | BAL9141 | BAL 9141 |