Synonyms: Aerosporin®
polymyxin B is an approved drug (FDA (1964, no prior history available))
Compound class:
Peptide
Comment: Polymyxin B is a mixture of the polypeptides polymyxins B1 and B2, both obtained from Bacillus polymyxa strains. It is an antibacterial compound that demonstrates bactericidal action against almost all Gram-negative bacilli except the Proteus group.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used to treat gram-negative bacterial infections. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |