Dibekacin
ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE
Also known as: debecacin, Dideoxykanamycin B
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Dibekacin is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the YEAR INTRODUCED in 1979. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including mphB.
- Molecular targets: mphB (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: J01GB09 (Other aminoglycosides).
- Molecular formula: C18H37N5O8; molecular weight 451.52 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macrolide 2'-phosphotransferase II; Macrolide 2'-phosphotransferase II protein MphB; Macrolide 2-phosphotransferase, mph(B) | mphB | unknown | Km 5.92 |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-01-01 | YEAR INTRODUCED | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
J01GB09 | ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIBACTERIALS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › AMINOGLYCOSIDE ANTIBACTERIALS › Other aminoglycosides |
S01AA29 | SENSORY ORGANS › OPHTHALMOLOGICALS › ANTIINFECTIVES › Antibiotics |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C18H37N5O8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 451.52 g/mol |
| CAS number | 34493-98-6 |
| InChIKey | JJCQSGDBDPYCEO-XVZSLQNASA-N |
| PubChem CID | 470999 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Dibekacin work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include mphB.
When was Dibekacin first approved?
Dibekacin was first approved by the YEAR INTRODUCED in 1979.
What is the chemical formula of Dibekacin?
Dibekacin has the molecular formula C18H37N5O8 and a molecular weight of 451.52 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 855 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL560976 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 470999 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB13270 — drug record
- FDA UNII 45ZFO9E525 — substance identity
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