Synonyms: 81.723 hfu | Denagard® (veterinary) | thiamutilin
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Tiamulin is a pleuromutilin antibacterial compound [1-2]. It is used in veterinary medicine.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Tiamulin is licensed for veterinary use by the US FDA and authorized nationally in many European countries. Marketed formulations contain tiamulin hydrogen fumarate, which is administered orally and indicated for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, primarily those caused by Brachyspira spp. or Mycoplasma spp., in swine and poultry [3,6]. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Tiamulin binds to the peptidyl transferase center (PTC) of the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, leading to inhibition of peptide bond formation [4-5]. |