Fosfomycin
- Generic Name
- Fosfomycin
- Brand Names
- Monurol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C3H7O4P
- CAS Number
- 23155-02-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2N81MY12TE
- Background
Fosfomycin was discovered in 1969 by scientists at the Spanish Penicillin and Antibiotics Company and is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. It may also be produced synthetically and is commercially available as the disodium salt for intravenous administration and as the calcium or trometamol salt for oral administration. In terms of chemical structure, fosfom...
- Indication
Fosfomycin is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated cases of cystitis caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis. Fosfomycin is not officially indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscess, although there have been reported cases of off-label usage in these situations.
- Associated Conditions
- Complicated Urinary Tract Infection, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections caused by E. coli, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections caused by Enterococcus faecalis
- Associated Therapies
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