Hetacillin
ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE
Also known as: etacillin, hetacillin potassium, penplenum, phenazacillin
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Hetacillin is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including pbp2b|pbp3|PBP2X|pbp2a|pbp1b|pbp1a.
- Approval status: ofm.
- Molecular targets: pbp2b|pbp3|PBP2X|pbp2a|pbp1b|pbp1a (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: J01CA18 (Penicillins with extended spectrum).
- Molecular formula: C19H23N3O4S; molecular weight 389.47 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin-binding protein | pbp2b|pbp3|PBP2X|pbp2a|pbp1b|pbp1a | inhibitor | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | BRISTOL |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
J01CA18 | ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIBACTERIALS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS, PENICILLINS › Penicillins with extended spectrum |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C19H23N3O4S |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 389.47 g/mol |
| CAS number | 3511-16-8 |
| InChIKey | DXVUYOAEDJXBPY-NFFDBFGFSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 443387 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Hetacillin work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include pbp2b|pbp3|PBP2X|pbp2a|pbp1b|pbp1a (inhibitor).
What is the chemical formula of Hetacillin?
Hetacillin has the molecular formula C19H23N3O4S and a molecular weight of 389.47 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1363 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1201116 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 443387 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB00739 — drug record
- FDA UNII TN4JSC48CV — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Hetacillin — current prescribing information (label search)
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