Cethromycin
Encyclopedia
Cethromycin is a ketolide antibiotic
undergoing research for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and for the prevention of post-exposure inhalational anthrax
, and was given an "orphan drug
" status for this indication. Originally discovered and developed by Abbott
, it was acquired by Advanced Life Sciences Inc. for further development.
On October 1, 2008 Advanced Life Sciences submitted a New Drug Application
(NDA) to Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for cethromycin to treat mild-to-moderate community acquired pneumonia.
On December 3, 2008 Advanced Life Sciences announced that this New Drug Application has been accepted for filing by the FDA.
Antibiotic
An antibacterial is a compound or substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria.The term is often used synonymously with the term antibiotic; today, however, with increased knowledge of the causative agents of various infectious diseases, antibiotic has come to denote a broader range of...
undergoing research for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and for the prevention of post-exposure inhalational anthrax
Anthrax
Anthrax is an acute disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects both humans and other animals...
, and was given an "orphan drug
Orphan drug
An orphan drug is a pharmaceutical agent that has been developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition, the condition itself being referred to as an orphan disease...
" status for this indication. Originally discovered and developed by Abbott
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories is an American-based global, diversified pharmaceuticals and health care products company. It has 90,000 employees and operates in over 130 countries. The company headquarters are in Abbott Park, North Chicago, Illinois. The company was founded by Chicago physician, Dr....
, it was acquired by Advanced Life Sciences Inc. for further development.
On October 1, 2008 Advanced Life Sciences submitted a New Drug Application
New drug application
The New Drug Application is the vehicle in the United States through which drug sponsors formally propose that the Food and Drug Administration approve a new pharmaceutical for sale and marketing...
(NDA) to Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments...
(FDA) for cethromycin to treat mild-to-moderate community acquired pneumonia.
On December 3, 2008 Advanced Life Sciences announced that this New Drug Application has been accepted for filing by the FDA.