Synonyms: BRL 8988 | Talpen®
talampicillin is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Talampicillin is a semisynthetic penicillin belonging to the β-lactam group of antibacterial compounds. It is an orally administered prodrug of ampicillin [1].
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References |
1. Clayton JP, Cole M, Elson SW, Ferres H. (1974)
BRL.8988 (talampicillin), a well-absorbed oral form of ampicillin. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 5 (6): 670-1. [PMID:15825424] |
2. Leigh DA, Reeves DS, Simmons K, Thomas AL, Wilkinson PJ. (1976)
Talampicillin: a new derivative of ampicillin. Br Med J, 1 (6022): 1378-80. [PMID:776328] |