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plazomicin sulfate

plazomicin sulfate (ZEMDRI) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — plazomicin sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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0
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Quick answer

plazomicin sulfate (ZEMDRI) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN plazomicin sulfate
Brand ZEMDRI
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route INTRAVENOUS
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

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  2. chloramphenicol Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  3. clarithromycin Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  4. clindamycin hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  5. clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  6. clindamycin phosphate Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is plazomicin sulfate?

plazomicin sulfate (ZEMDRI) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Route of administration: intravenous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for plazomicin sulfate?

ZEMDRI is a marketed brand name for plazomicin sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of plazomicin sulfate?

plazomicin sulfate 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.