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Nafcillin

Generic Name
Nafcillin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H22N2O5S
CAS Number
147-52-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4CNZ27M7RV

Overview

A semi-synthetic antibiotic related to penicillin, Naficillin is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic drug. It is a beta-lactamase-resistant penicillin that is indicated for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections caused by strains that are resistant to other penicillins, except those caused by MRSA. It may be used as a first-line therapy in Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus infections .

Background

A semi-synthetic antibiotic related to penicillin, Naficillin is a narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic drug. It is a beta-lactamase-resistant penicillin that is indicated for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections caused by strains that are resistant to other penicillins, except those caused by MRSA. It may be used as a first-line therapy in Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus infections .

Indication

Indicated in the treatment of infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci which have demonstrated susceptibility to the drug.

Associated Conditions

  • Bacterial Infections

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-328
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 8 mL
5/17/2019
Eugia US LLC
55150-122
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 4 mL
1/31/2024
NorthStar Rx, LLC
72603-211
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 4 mL
3/27/2024
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-327
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR
1 g in 4 mL
5/17/2019
Steriscience Specialties Private Limited
82449-504
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
10/17/2023
Claris Lifesciences, Inc.
36000-175
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 1
10/18/2011
WG Critical Care, LLC
44567-221
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 1
9/15/2021
Methapharm Inc.
67850-032
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 2 g
3/14/2019
Armas Pharmaceuticals Inc.
72485-406
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
11/1/2023
Steriscience Specialties Private Limited
82449-503
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 1
10/17/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Nafcillin Sodium for Injection
国药准字H20153082
化学药品
注射剂
2/21/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.
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