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Cephacetril (cefacetrile)

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Cephacetril (generic name: cefacetrile) is a cefacetrile drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Cephacetril works by blocking the enzymes that bacteria need to build their cell walls, ultimately leading to the death of the bacteria.

Cephacetril, also known as cefacetrile, is a small molecule antibiotic in the cefacetrile class. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. However, due to limited information, its target and approved indications are unknown. The commercial status of cephacetril is unclear, and it is not known if it is patented or available as a generic. Key safety considerations include its short half-life of 2.02 hours and negligible bioavailability of 0%.

At a glance

Generic namecefacetrile
Drug classcefacetrile
TargetPenicillin-binding protein 1A
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like houses, and the bacteria are like construction workers trying to build new houses. Cephacetril is like a construction foreman who stops the workers from building the houses by blocking the tools they need. This prevents the bacteria from growing and multiplying, helping to fight off the infection.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Cephacetril

What is Cephacetril?

Cephacetril (cefacetrile) is a cefacetrile drug.

How does Cephacetril work?

Cephacetril works by blocking the enzymes that bacteria need to build their cell walls, ultimately leading to the death of the bacteria.

What is the generic name of Cephacetril?

cefacetrile is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Cephacetril.

What drug class is Cephacetril in?

Cephacetril belongs to the cefacetrile class. See all cefacetrile drugs at /class/cefacetrile.

What development phase is Cephacetril in?

Cephacetril is in unknown.

What does Cephacetril target?

Cephacetril targets Penicillin-binding protein 1A and is a cefacetrile.

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