Cefilavancin - Zymeworks
Alternative Names: Glycopeptide-cephalosporin heterodimer (TD-1792); Heterodimer antibacterial - Zymeworks; TD-1792Latest Information Update: 25 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator GlaxoSmithKline; Theravance
- Developer R-Pharm; Zymeworks
- Class Acetamides; Antibacterials; Azabicyclo compounds; Beta-lactams; Cephalosporins; Peptide antibiotics; Pyridines; Thiazoles
- Mechanism of Action Cell wall inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Skin and soft tissue infections
Most Recent Events
- 24 Sep 2026 Theravance Biopharma has been acquired and merged into Zymeworks
- 31 Jan 2020 Cefilavancin is still in phase III trials for Skin and soft tissue infection in Russia and Georgia (R-Pharm pipeline, January 2020)
- 17 Jun 2015 Phase II development is ongoing the USA