Synonyms: TD-6424 | TD6424 | Vibativ®
telavancin is an approved drug (FDA (2009), EMA (2011))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Telavancin is a glycopeptide antibacterial drug that is derived from vancomycin [1]. It is used to treat Gram-positive infections, including MRSA.
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