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Telithromycin

Alternative Names: HMR-3647; Ketek; RU-647; RU-66647

Latest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023

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At a glance

  • Originator sanofi-aventis
  • Developer Sanofi; sanofi-aventis
  • Class Antibacterials; Ketolides
  • Mechanism of Action Protein 50S ribosomal subunit inhibitors
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    No

Highest Development Phases

  • Marketed Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis; Acute sinusitis; Community-acquired pneumonia; Gram-positive infections; Pharyngitis; Respiratory tract infections; Tonsillitis
  • Discontinued Obstetric and gynaecological infections; Pelvic inflammatory disorders; Skin and soft tissue infections; Toxoplasmosis

Most Recent Events

  • 30 Mar 2007 The EMEA has recommended restricted use of telithromycin in the treatment of bronchitis, sinusitis and tonsilitis/pharyngitis
  • 13 Feb 2007 Withdrawn for Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in USA (PO)
  • 13 Feb 2007 Withdrawn for Acute sinusitis in USA (PO)

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