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Pivmecillinam

Generic Name
Pivmecillinam
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H33N3O5S
CAS Number
32886-97-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1WAM1OQ30B

Overview

Pivmecillinam is a mecillinam prodrug, a pivaloyloxymethyl ester of amdinocillin that is well absorbed orally, but broken down to amdinocillin in the intestinal mucosa. It is active against gram-negative organisms and used as for amdinocillin. [PubChem]

Background

Pivmecillinam is a mecillinam prodrug, a pivaloyloxymethyl ester of amdinocillin that is well absorbed orally, but broken down to amdinocillin in the intestinal mucosa. It is active against gram-negative organisms and used as for amdinocillin. [PubChem]

Indication

Used to treat infections due to mecillinam-sensitive organisms such as urinary tract infections, salmonellosis and typhoid fever.

Associated Conditions

  • Urinary tract infection caused by E. coli
  • Urinary tract infection caused by enterobacteria
  • Urinary tract infection caused by klebsiella
  • Urinary tract infection caused by proteus

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