Doripenem hydrate

Описание

Doripenem hydrate is a carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of infections such as HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA, and complicated intra-abdominal or urinary-tract infections, including PYELONEPHRITIS.
Doripenem hydrate was first approved by Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency of Japan (PMDA) on July 25, 2005, then approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct 12, 2007, and approved by European Medicines Agency (EMA) on July 25, 2008. It was developed by Shionogi and Janssen, then marketed as Finibax® in Japan and as Doribax® in the US by Shionogi and as Doribax® by Janssen in BE.

Химические свойства

Doripenem Hydrate occurs as a white to pale yellow-brown-white crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, and practically insoluble in ethanol (99.5). It is gradually colored to pale yellow-brown-white by light.

Использование

Doripenem (doripenem monohydrate) is an ultra-broad spectrum injectable antibiotic. It is a beta-lactam and belongs to the subgroup of carbapenems. It is particularly active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Биохимия/физиол Действия

Doripenem is an ultra-broad spectrum carbopenem antibiotic. Doripenem is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.