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Acecamycin (miocamycin)

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Acecamycin (generic name: miocamycin) is a miocamycin drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Miocamycin works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and preventing the synthesis of essential proteins.

Acecamycin is a small molecule with synonyms including 3'',9-DIACETYLMYDECAMYCIN, 9,3''-DI-O-ACETYLMIDECAMYCIN, and Miocamycin. It is a macrolide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to Erythromycin, effective against bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma hominis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum.

At a glance

Generic namemiocamycin
Drug classmiocamycin
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Think of it like a factory assembly line: miocamycin blocks the assembly of proteins, which are crucial for bacterial growth and survival. Without these proteins, the bacteria can't function properly and eventually die. This mechanism is specific to bacteria and doesn't affect human cells, which is why miocamycin is used as an antibiotic.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Acecamycin

What is Acecamycin?

Acecamycin (miocamycin) is a miocamycin drug.

How does Acecamycin work?

Miocamycin works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and preventing the synthesis of essential proteins.

What is the generic name of Acecamycin?

miocamycin is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Acecamycin.

What drug class is Acecamycin in?

Acecamycin belongs to the miocamycin class. See all miocamycin drugs at /class/miocamycin.

What development phase is Acecamycin in?

Acecamycin is in unknown.

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