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Faropenem medoxomil

Generic Name
Faropenem medoxomil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H19NO8S
CAS Number
141702-36-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5OK523O4FU
Background

Faropenem medoxomil is an ester prodrug derivative of the beta-lactam antibiotic faropenem. The prodrug form of faropenem offers dramatically improved oral bioavailability and leads to higher systemic concentrations of the drug. Faropenem medoxomil is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is highly resistant to beta-lactamase degradation. It is being developed jointly by Replidyne, Inc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc.

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in bacterial infection, bronchitis, otitis media, and pediatric indications.

A Trial to Evaluate Faropenem Medoxomil in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Media

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Otitis Media
First Posted Date
2006-01-12
Last Posted Date
2008-02-08
Lead Sponsor
Replidyne
Target Recruit Count
328
Registration Number
NCT00276042
Locations
🇮🇱

Local Institution, Beer Sheva, Israel

A Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Faropenem Medoxomil In the Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Chronic Bronchitis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2005-11-21
Last Posted Date
2008-06-03
Lead Sponsor
Replidyne
Target Recruit Count
491
Registration Number
NCT00255983
Locations
🇺🇸

Multicenter, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States

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