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Impetigo
Approved treatments
- Ceftin · GSK
Ceftin works by inhibiting the bacterial enzyme responsible for cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. - Altabax · Almirall
- Zinacef · GSK
Zinacef works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. - Bactroban · GSK
Bactroban works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins in bacteria, preventing them from reproducing and causing infection.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Impetigo patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
- Impetigo treatment landscape brief
- Impetigo treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Impetigo
What drugs treat Impetigo?
Tracked treatments include Ceftin, Altabax, Zinacef, Bactroban.
What is the treatment for Impetigo?
Standard treatment for Impetigo includes Ceftin, Altabax, Zinacef, Bactroban. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Impetigo patent cliff · Impetigo CI report
- Treatment: Ceftin · GSK
- Treatment: Altabax · Almirall
- Treatment: Zinacef · GSK
- Treatment: Bactroban · GSK
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing