Cefpiramide
ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE
Also known as: cefpiramide sodium
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Cefpiramide is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1989. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including mrcA|mrcB|dacC|mrdA|ftsI|dacA|dacB.
- Approval status: ofm (first approved 1989 by the FDA).
- Molecular targets: mrcA|mrcB|dacC|mrdA|ftsI|dacA|dacB (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: J01DD11 (Third-generation cephalosporins).
- Molecular formula: C25H24N8O7S2; molecular weight 612.65 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial penicillin-binding protein | mrcA|mrcB|dacC|mrdA|ftsI|dacA|dacB | inhibitor | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-01-31 | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
J01DD11 | ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIBACTERIALS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS › Third-generation cephalosporins |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Cefpiramide is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C25H24N8O7S2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 612.65 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | PWAUCHMQEXVFJR-PMAPCBKXSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 636405 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Cefpiramide work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include mrcA|mrcB|dacC|mrdA|ftsI|dacA|dacB (inhibitor).
When was Cefpiramide first approved?
Cefpiramide was first approved by the FDA in 1989.
What is the chemical formula of Cefpiramide?
Cefpiramide has the molecular formula C25H24N8O7S2 and a molecular weight of 612.65 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 552 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1200672 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 636405 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB00430 — drug record
- FDA UNII P936YA152N — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Cefpiramide — current prescribing information (label search)
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