Pivmecillinam

概览

Pivmecillinam is a prodrug of the beta lactam antibiotic mecillinam, indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs).

作用机制

Pivmecillinam interferes with the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall however its activity is slightly different from that of other penicillins and cephalosporins

适应症

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

• 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