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Standard Antibiotics treatment duration

University of Oxford · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Standard antibiotics target and kill bacteria by inhibiting their cell wall synthesis or interfering with their protein synthesis.

Standard antibiotics target and kill bacteria by inhibiting their cell wall synthesis or interfering with their protein synthesis. Used for Community-acquired pneumonia, Skin and soft tissue infections.

At a glance

Generic nameStandard Antibiotics treatment duration
SponsorUniversity of Oxford
Drug classBeta-lactam antibiotic
TargetPenicillin-binding proteins
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious diseases
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This is achieved through various mechanisms, including inhibiting cell wall synthesis by targeting enzymes such as penicillin-binding proteins, or interfering with protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes. This ultimately leads to the death of the bacterial cell.

Approved indications

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