Fosmicin Description

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Description

Fosfomycin was first discovered in 1967 in a culture of Streptomyces fradiae, which was isolated from a Spanish soil sample. It is quite different from other antibiotics in that it has a very simple and unique chemical structure.
Fosfomycin sodium is a white crystalline powder having a slightly salty taste. It is very soluble in water, sparingly soluble in methanol, and practically insoluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, ether and chloroform.
Molecular Formula: C₃H₅Na₂O₄P.
Molecular Weight: 182.02.
As for pH and osmotic pressure ratio, see Table 1.

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fosfomycin

Manufacturer:

Meiji

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma