Synonyms: Antibiotic 66-40 | Antibiotic 6640 | rickamicin | Sch-13475 | Sch13475 | sisomycin | Sissomicin
sisomicin is an approved drug
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Sisomicin is a naturally occurring aminoglycoside antibacterial that has activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria [1-2]. It is produced by Micromonospora inyoensis. It is active against some microorganisms that are resistant to other aminoglycosides, and offers synergistic activity against enterococci, staphylocicci, Enterobacteriaceae, and nonfermentative gram-negative bacilli when combined with beta-lactam antibacterials.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Has been used to treat severe infections caused by gentamicin-resistant bacteria [1]. |