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vancomycin hydrochloride

vancomycin hydrochloride (VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a peptidoglycan inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: intravenous, oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — vancomycin hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAVENOUS, ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

vancomycin hydrochloride (VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a peptidoglycan inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: intravenous, oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN vancomycin hydrochloride
Brand VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Peptidoglycan inhibitor
Target Peptidoglycan
Route INTRAVENOUS, ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Peptidoglycan inhibitor

Primary target: Peptidoglycan

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  4. pivmecillinam hydrochloride Bacterial penicillin-binding protein 2 inhibitor
  5. vancomycin Peptidoglycan inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is vancomycin hydrochloride?

vancomycin hydrochloride (VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a peptidoglycan inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: intravenous, oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for vancomycin hydrochloride?

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for vancomycin hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of vancomycin hydrochloride?

vancomycin hydrochloride 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.