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Teicoplanin

Antibiotics

Description

A glycopeptide antibiotic complex isolated from the bacterium Actinoplanes teichomyceticus. Teicoplanin inhibits peptidoglycan polymerization, resulting in inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis and cell death.

Mechanism of action

Predominantly bactericidal both against aerobic and anaerobic gram positive bacteria.

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Mechanism of action

Predominantly bactericidal both against aerobic and anaerobic gram positive bacteria.

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