Two New Antibiotics for Sinusitis

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Steven L. - 09 Sep 2006 06:09 GMT

1. "Faropenem," in the penem class of antibiotics. Structurally
similar to the penicillins and carbapenems, but with lower
cross-reactive allergic reactions. Awaiting decision by FDA on October 20.

2. "Factive," in the quinolone class of antibiotics. FDA just began
reviewing its application for approval.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4172343.html

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judy.n - 11 Sep 2006 03:12 GMT

Factive is gemifloxacin, and is already on the market, with FDA
approval for bronchitis and pneumonia. It has the usual quinolone side
effects listed.
Faropenem may not be an oral drug: imipenem is only IV and they are
structurally related. An oral drug in that class would be very useful.
Judy

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