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Spiramycin

Generic Name
Spiramycin
Brand Names
Rovamycin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C43H74N2O14
CAS Number
24916-50-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
033ECH6IFG

Overview

Spiramycin is a primarily bacteriostatic macrolide antimicrobial agent with activity against Gram-positive cocci and rods, Gram-negative cocci and also Legionellae, mycoplasmas, chlamydiae, some types of spirochetes, Toxoplasma gondii and Cryptosporidium. Spiramycin is a 16-membered ring macrolide discovered in 1952 as a product of Streptomyces ambofaciens that has been available in oral formulations since 1955, and parenteral formulations since 1987. Resistant organisms include Enterobacteria, pseudomonads, and moulds.

Background

Spiramycin is a primarily bacteriostatic macrolide antimicrobial agent with activity against Gram-positive cocci and rods, Gram-negative cocci and also Legionellae, mycoplasmas, chlamydiae, some types of spirochetes, Toxoplasma gondii and Cryptosporidium. Spiramycin is a 16-membered ring macrolide discovered in 1952 as a product of Streptomyces ambofaciens that has been available in oral formulations since 1955, and parenteral formulations since 1987. Resistant organisms include Enterobacteria, pseudomonads, and moulds.

Indication

Macrolide antibiotic for treatment of various infections.

Associated Conditions

  • Bacterial Infections

FDA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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Spiramycin Capsules
国药准字H20040934
化学药品
胶囊剂
7/23/2020
Spiramycin Tablets
国药准字H10930190
化学药品
片剂
3/30/2020
Spiramycin Tablets
国药准字H10940015
化学药品
片剂
7/17/2020
Spiramycin Tablets
国药准字H20040935
化学药品
片剂
9/9/2020
Spiramycin Tablets
国药准字H20020482
化学药品
片剂
12/15/2023

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