Chemistry:Ritipenem

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Short description: Chemical compound
Ritipenem
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC10H12N2O6S
Molar mass288.27 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Ritipenem is a penem class antimicrobial agent. Ritipenem is manufactured by Tanabe Seiyaku in the ritipenem acoxil prodrug form, which can be taken orally . It is not FDA approved in the United States as of 2008.

References

  • "Forecast of antibiotic development in an era of increasing bacterial resistance.". Journal of Pharmacy Practice 21 (5): 313–8. October 2008. doi:10.1177/0897190008318499.