Gepotidacin - GSK
Alternative Names: Blujepa; GSK 2140944; GSK-2140944ELatest Information Update: 28 Nov 2025
At a glance
- Originator GSK
- Class Acenaphthenes; Anti-infectives; Antibacterials; Aza compounds; Ketones; Piperidines; Pyridines; Pyrones; Small molecules; Urinary anti-infective agents
- Mechanism of Action DNA gyrase inhibitors; DNA topoisomerase IV 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
- Registered Urinary tract infections
- Preregistration Gonorrhoea
- Discontinued Respiratory tract infections; Skin and soft tissue infections
Most Recent Events
- 11 Aug 2025 Preregistration for Gonorrhoea (In the elderly, In adolescents, In adults) in USA (PO)
- 11 Aug 2025 Preregistration for Urinary tract infections (In adolescents, In the elderly, In adults) in Australia (PO)
- 11 Aug 2025 Preregistration for Urinary tract infections (In adolescents, In the elderly, In adults) in United Kingdom (PO)