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Fosfomycin (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Fosfomycin (fosfomycin systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: miscellaneous antibiotics, urinary anti-infectives and is used to treat Bladder Infection, Transurethral Prostatectomy and Urinary Tract Infection.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

J01XX01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0023155-02-4

Chemical Formula

C3-H7-O4-P

Molecular Weight

138

Therapeutic Category

Antibacterial

Chemical Name

Phosphonic acid, (3-metyloxiranyl)-, (2R-cis)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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