Results for tag: "Pristinamycin"

Pristinamycin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic, which works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It is used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It is also used to treat infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Pristinamycin is available in both oral and intravenous formulations. Pristinamycin is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Pristinamycin is generally well-tolerated and has few side effects. The market for pristinamycin is highly competitive, with a number of companies offering the drug. Some of the major players in the market include Pfizer, Merck, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, and AstraZeneca. Show Less Read more