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cefditoren pivoxil

cefditoren pivoxil (SPECTRACEF) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — cefditoren pivoxil
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

cefditoren pivoxil (SPECTRACEF) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cefditoren pivoxil
Brand SPECTRACEF
Mechanism Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor
Target Bacterial penicillin-binding protein
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial penicillin-binding protein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. cefditoren pivoxil tablets Unknown · Chinese Academy of · Medication Safety

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Frequently asked questions

What is cefditoren pivoxil?

cefditoren pivoxil (SPECTRACEF) is a bacterial penicillin-binding protein inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cefditoren pivoxil?

SPECTRACEF is a marketed brand name for cefditoren pivoxil. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of cefditoren pivoxil?

cefditoren pivoxil has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.