Synonyms: AMA-1080 | Ro 17-2301
carumonam is an approved drug (Japan)
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Carumonam is a monocyclic β-lactam (monobactam) antibacterial compound. It is the result of modification of the natural product sulfazecin [2].
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Bioactivity Comments |
Carumonam demonstrates in vitro activity against Gram-negative bacteria including Enterobacteriaceae (MIC90 0.013-25 μg/ml), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC90 12.5 μg/ml), and Haemophilus influenzae (MIC90 0.2 μg/ml) [1]. |