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retapamulin

retapamulin (ALTARGO) is a 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Almirall, S.A.. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Dermatologicals (D06) D06AX13
US status approved
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Drug details — retapamulin
US status
approved
Class
Dermatologicals (D06)
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

retapamulin (ALTARGO) is a 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Almirall, S.A.. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN retapamulin
Brand ALTARGO
Mechanism 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target 70S ribosome
Therapeutic class Dermatologicals (D06)
Route TOPICAL
Formulation OINTMENT
ATC code D06AX13
Originator Almirall, S.A.

Mechanism of action

70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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

Frequently asked questions

What is retapamulin?

retapamulin (ALTARGO) is a 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Almirall, S.A.. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for retapamulin?

ALTARGO is a marketed brand name for retapamulin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of retapamulin?

retapamulin 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.