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polymyxin b sulfate

polymyxin b sulfate (AEROSPORIN) is a cell outer membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — polymyxin b sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Quick answer

polymyxin b sulfate (AEROSPORIN) is a cell outer membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN polymyxin b sulfate
Brand AEROSPORIN
Mechanism Cell outer membrane inhibitor
Target Cell outer membrane
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Cell outer membrane inhibitor

Primary target: Cell outer membrane

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. telavancin hydrochloride Cell outer membrane inhibitor
  2. colistin sulfate Cell outer membrane inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is polymyxin b sulfate?

polymyxin b sulfate (AEROSPORIN) is a cell outer membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for polymyxin b sulfate?

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

What is the US approval status of polymyxin b sulfate?

polymyxin b 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.