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Cefadole (CEFAMANDOLE)

Phase 2 active Small molecule

Cefadole (generic name: CEFAMANDOLE) is a cefamandole drug. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Bacterial infection due to Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacterial peritonitis, Bacterial septicemia.

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

Cefadole (Cefamandole) is a small molecule antibiotic in the cefamandole class, targeting the solute carrier family 15 member 1. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, including those caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli, and Enterococcus. Cefadole is off-patent and available as a generic medication. Its commercial status is generic, with one generic manufacturer listed. Key safety considerations include its short half-life of 0.75 hours and high bioavailability of 96%.

Likelihood of approval
17.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCEFAMANDOLE
Drug classcefamandole
TargetSolute carrier family 15 member 1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like buildings, and bacteria are like construction workers. Cefadole stops the bacteria from building their cell walls, which are essential for their survival. Without these walls, the bacteria can't function and eventually die.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Cefadole

What is Cefadole?

Cefadole (CEFAMANDOLE) is a cefamandole drug, indicated for Bacterial infection due to Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacterial peritonitis, Bacterial septicemia.

How does Cefadole work?

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

What is Cefadole used for?

Cefadole is indicated for Bacterial infection due to Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacterial peritonitis, Bacterial septicemia, Bacterial urinary infection, E. Coli Peritonitis.

What is the generic name of Cefadole?

CEFAMANDOLE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Cefadole.

What drug class is Cefadole in?

Cefadole belongs to the cefamandole class. See all cefamandole drugs at /class/cefamandole.

What development phase is Cefadole in?

Cefadole is in Phase 2.

What does Cefadole target?

Cefadole targets Solute carrier family 15 member 1 and is a cefamandole.

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