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Vancomycin (or equivalent)

Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Vancomycin inhibits cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of cell wall precursors.

Vancomycin inhibits cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of cell wall precursors. Used for Treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI), Treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP), Treatment of severe or life-threatening infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria.

At a glance

Generic nameVancomycin (or equivalent)
SponsorCubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Drug classglycopeptide antibiotic
TargetD-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of cell wall precursors
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Diseases
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This prevents the incorporation of these precursors into the bacterial cell wall, ultimately leading to cell lysis and death. Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive pathogens.

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