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Rifampicin Capsules

Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Rifampicin inhibits bacterial RNA polymerase, preventing transcription and blocking bacterial protein synthesis.

Rifampicin inhibits bacterial RNA polymerase, preventing transcription and blocking bacterial protein synthesis. Used for Tuberculosis (pulmonary and extrapulmonary), Leprosy, Atypical mycobacterial infections.

At a glance

Generic nameRifampicin Capsules
Also known asRifampicin, rifampin
SponsorSuzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd
Drug classRifamycin antibiotic
TargetBacterial RNA polymerase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Rifampicin binds to the bacterial RNA polymerase enzyme and inhibits RNA synthesis by blocking the path of the elongating RNA transcript. This mechanism is highly selective for bacterial RNA polymerase and has minimal effect on eukaryotic RNA polymerases, making it effective as an antibiotic. It is bactericidal and works against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as mycobacteria.

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