At a glance
- Originator Pharmacia Corporation
- Class Antibacterials; Oxazolidinones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Protein 50S ribosomal subunit inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Gram-positive infections
Most Recent Events
- 16 Apr 2008 Discontinued - Preclinical for Gram-positive infections in USA (unspecified route)
- 20 Nov 2001 No-Development-Reported for Gram-positive infections in USA (Unknown route)
- 06 Apr 2000 Pharmacia & Upjohn has merged with Monsanto to form Pharmacia Corporation