Quinupristin
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Biological half-life | 3.1 hours |
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CAS Number | 120138-50-3 |
PubChem (CID) | 5388937 |
ChemSpider | 4470884 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1200649 |
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Formula | C53H67N9O10S |
Molar mass | 1022.24 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Quinupristin is an antibiotic, often used in combination with dalfopristin under the trade name Synercid. It is active against Gram-positive bacteria, atypical but not Gram negatives. They inhibit protein synthesis of the cells. Quinupristin & dalfopristin are not active against Enterococcus faecalis and they need to be given in combination with other antibacterials for mixed infections which also involve Gram negative organisms.
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