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Omegacin (BIAPENEM)

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Omegacin (generic name: BIAPENEM) is a biapenem drug. It is currently FDA-approved.

Omegacin is a small molecule antibiotic. It is also known by the synonyms BIAPENEM.

At a glance

Generic nameBIAPENEM
Drug classbiapenem
TargetD-ala-D-ala-carboxypeptidase; D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase; D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase family protein; Penicillin-binding protein 5, D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase; D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase penicillin-binding protein 6, Penicillin-binding protein 1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Omegacin

What is Omegacin?

Omegacin (BIAPENEM) is a biapenem drug.

What is the generic name of Omegacin?

BIAPENEM is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Omegacin.

What drug class is Omegacin in?

Omegacin belongs to the biapenem class. See all biapenem drugs at /class/biapenem.

What development phase is Omegacin in?

Omegacin is FDA-approved (marketed).

What does Omegacin target?

Omegacin targets D-ala-D-ala-carboxypeptidase; D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase; D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase family protein; Penicillin-binding protein 5, D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase; D-alanyl-D-alanine carboxypeptidase penicillin-binding protein 6, Penicillin-binding protein 1 and is a biapenem.

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