Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
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Vancomycin | Dehydroxyl Vancomycin-B | VE007853 | View CAS 1378999-72-4 |
Vancomycin | Demethylvancomycin B | VE007895 | View |
Vancomycin | Isomer of Demethylvancomycin B | VE007850 | View |
Vancomycin | Isomer of Vancomycin B (RS4) | VE007852 | View |
Vancomycin | Isomer of [ßASP3] Vancomycin B | VE007856 | View CAS 555598-85-1 |
Vancomycin | N-Methylvancomycin B | VE007854 | View CAS 99759-13-4 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin B with Monodechlorovancomycin (Mixture of Vancomycin B and Monodechlorovancomycin) | VE009224 | View |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin B-26-Methyl Ester | VE007851 | View CAS 250273-66-6 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin Didechloro Impurity | VE007906 | View CAS 98510-30-6 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity A | VE006683 | View CAS 91700-98-0 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity A (HCl Salt) | VE0010578 | View CAS 213997-73-0 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity C | VE006685 | View CAS 82198-76-3 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity D | VE006686 | View CAS 101485-50-1 |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity F | VE008109 | View |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity G | VE007879 | View |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity H | VE007897 | View |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity I | VE007882 | View |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity K (Ditrifluoroacetate Salt) | VE0014233 | View |
Vancomycin | Vancomycin EP Impurity L | VE007891 | View |
Vancomycin | (RS1) [D-α-Val] Vancomycin B | VE008112 | View |
Vancomycin | (RS2) Isomer of Demethyl Vancomycin B | VE008108 | View |
Vancomycin | (RS5) 7-Dehydroxyl vancomycin B | VE008110 | View |
Vancomycin | (RS6) (C alpha, 7R) Vancomycin B | VE008111 | View |
Vancomycin | (RS7) Isomer of N-methylvancomycin B | VE007855 | View |
Vancomycin | (S)-(-)-2-Acetoxypropionyl acid | VE007872 | View CAS 6034-46-4 |
Vancomycin | (S)-(-)-2-Acetoxypropionyl chloride | VE007871 | View CAS 36394-75-9 |
Vancomycin | [L-ß-Asp3] Vancomycin B | VE006684 | View |
Vancomycin Related Compound
Vancomycin belongs to a family of drugs known as glycopeptide antibiotics. It eliminates microorganisms in the intestines.
References
- Vancomycin Injection, USP for Intravenous Use Only. www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/050671s024lbl.pdf.
- Watanakunakorn, C. “Mode of Action and In-Vitro Activity of Vancomycin.” Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, vol. 14, no. suppl D, Jan. 1984, pp. 7–18, https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/14.suppl_d.7. Accessed 28 Feb. 2023.
- “Vancomycin: MedlinePlus Drug Information.” Medlineplus.gov, 2022, medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a604038.html#:~:text=Vancomycin%20is%20in%20a%20class,flu%2C%20or%20other%20viral%20infections. Accessed 28 Feb. 2023.
FAQ
What is the indication for vancomycin?
Vancomycin is used to treat severe or life-threatening infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.
What is the mechanism of action of vancomycin?
Vancomycin is a distinct glycopeptide that is structurally distinct from any other antibiotic now available. It also has a distinct method of action, preventing sensitive bacteria from completing the second stage of cell wall construction.
What class of drug is vancomycin?
Vancomycin belongs to a family of drugs known as glycopeptide antibiotics. It eliminates microorganisms in the intestines. When taken orally, vancomycin will not kill germs or treat infections in any other region of the body. Vancomycin and other antibiotics will not treat colds, flu, or other viral illnesses.