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Novobiocin (Streptonivicin) Summary

Description: An antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. Novobiocin binds to DNA gyrase, and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189)

Also Known As: Streptonivicin; Novobiocin Calcium; Novobiocin Sodium; Novobiocin, Monosodium Salt; Calcium, Novobiocin Show All >>

Networked: 267 relevant articles (19 outcomes, 18 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Novobiocin is Relevant

  1. Infection : 3 outcomes 6 studies in 53 results
  2. Sepsis (Septicemia) : 2 outcomes in 3 results
  3. Mastitis : 1 outcome 1 study in 16 results
  4. Melanoma (Melanoma, Malignant) : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
  5. Catheter-Related Infections : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result
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Drugs Related to Novobiocin

  1. Rifampin (Rifampicin)
  2. Penicillins (Penicillin)
  3. pirlimycin
  4. Tetracycline (Achromycin)
  5. Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)
  6. Interleukin-2 (IL2)
  7. Type II DNA Topoisomerases (Topoisomerase II)
  8. Erythromycin (Erycette)
  9. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
  10. Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin)
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Therapies Related to Novobiocin

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  3. Catheters
  4. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization
  5. Subcutaneous Injections
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