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Carbenicillin Phenyl (carfecillin)

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Carbenicillin Phenyl (generic name: carfecillin) is a Penicillin-class Antibacterial drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Carfecillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.

Carbenicillin Phenyl, also known as carfecillin, is a Penicillin-class Antibacterial small molecule. It is a derivative of carbenicillin, but its original developer and current owner are unknown. The exact target of carfecillin is not specified, and its commercial status, including FDA approval and off-patent status, is also unclear. Carfecillin is used to treat bacterial infections, but its approved indications are not provided. As a result, its half-life, bioavailability, and generic manufacturers are also unknown.

At a glance

Generic name	carfecillin
Drug class	Penicillin-class Antibacterial
Therapeutic area	Infectious Disease
Phase	unknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like buildings, and bacteria are like construction workers. Carfecillin is like a tool that prevents the construction workers from building new walls, causing their 'building' to collapse and die. This is because carfecillin interferes with the bacteria's ability to produce a key component of their cell walls.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Carbenicillin Phenyl

What is Carbenicillin Phenyl?

Carbenicillin Phenyl (carfecillin) is a Penicillin-class Antibacterial drug.

How does Carbenicillin Phenyl work?

Carfecillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.

What is the generic name of Carbenicillin Phenyl?

carfecillin is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Carbenicillin Phenyl.

What drug class is Carbenicillin Phenyl in?

Carbenicillin Phenyl belongs to the Penicillin-class Antibacterial class. See all Penicillin-class Antibacterial drugs at /class/penicillin-class-antibacterial.

What development phase is Carbenicillin Phenyl in?

Carbenicillin Phenyl is in unknown.

Drug class: All Penicillin-class Antibacterial drugs
Manufacturer: — full pipeline
Therapeutic area: All drugs in Infectious Disease

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