Polymyxin B FDA Link Generic

A mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2, obtained from BACILLUS POLYMYXA strains. They are basic polypeptides of about eight amino acids and have cationic detergent action on cell membranes. Polymyxin B is used for treatment of infections with gram-negative bacteria, but may be neurotoxic and nephrotoxic.

Also Known As:

Aerosporin; Polymyxin B Sulfate

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents

Polycyclic Compounds: 7
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 16
  - Cyclic Peptides: 558
    - Polymyxins: 755
      - Polymyxin B: 1413
Lipids: 118169
- Lipopeptides: 647
  - Polymyxins: 755
    - Polymyxin B: 1413
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Membrane Proteins: 10262
    - Pore Forming Cytotoxic Proteins
      - Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides: 426
        Polymyxins: 755
        Polymyxin B: 1413
- Peptides: 84029
  - Antimicrobial Peptides: 3904
    - Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides: 426
      - Polymyxins: 755
        Polymyxin B: 1413
  - Cyclic Peptides: 558
    - Polymyxins: 755
      - Polymyxin B: 1413
  - Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides: 426
    - Polymyxins: 755
      - Polymyxin B: 1413

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