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Ceftobiprole

Generic Name
Ceftobiprole
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H22N8O6S2
CAS Number
209467-52-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5T97333YZK

Overview

Ceftobiprole is a cephalosporin antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It was discovered by Basilea Pharmaceutica and is being developed by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Ceftobiprole is the first cephalosporin to demonstrate clinical efficacy in patients with infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococci and, if approved by regulatory authorities, is expected to be a useful addition to the armamentarium of agents for the treatment of complicated skin infections and pneumonia.

Background

Ceftobiprole is a cephalosporin antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It was discovered by Basilea Pharmaceutica and is being developed by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Ceftobiprole is the first cephalosporin to demonstrate clinical efficacy in patients with infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococci and, if approved by regulatory authorities, is expected to be a useful addition to the armamentarium of agents for the treatment of complicated skin infections and pneumonia.

Indication

For the treatment of serious bacterial infections in hospitalised patients.

Associated Conditions

  • Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
  • Nosocomial Pneumonia

Clinical Trials

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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Ceftobiprole Medocaril Sodium for Injection
国药准字H20253861
化学药品
注射剂
4/8/2025
Ceftobiprole Medocaril Sodium for Injection
国药准字HJ20200042
化学药品
注射剂
10/27/2020

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