iclaprim (Pending FDA Approval)

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Dosing & Uses

Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Pending FDA approval for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI)

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Mechanism of Action

Antibiotic; dihydrofolate reductase Inhibitor with a low propensity for resistance development and rapidly bactericidal in vitro

Inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase, inhibits folic acid reduction to tetrahydrofolate, causing inhibition of microorganism growth

Targeted spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA

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