Synonyms: DL 473 | MDL 473 | Priftin®
rifapentine is an approved drug (FDA (1998))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Rifapentine is a semisynthetic derivative of rifamycin and belongs to the ansamycin group of antibacterial compounds [1]. Rifapentine is on the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines (link provided in the Classification table, under the Summary tab below) for use as an oral antituberculosis medication.
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References |
1. Arioli V, Berti M, Carniti G, Randisi E, Rossi E, Scotti R. (1981)
Antibacterial activity of DL 473, a new semisynthetic rifamycin derivative. J Antibiot (Tokyo), 34 (8): 1026-32. [PMID:7319918] |