Teicoplanin

Definition: Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to vancomycin. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis. It is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. source: Wikipedia

ID

387529008

ID date

3 Aug 2005

Previous ID

4196311000001103

Name

Teicoplanin