Moxalactam
An oxacephem nucleus rather than the usual cephem ring sets moxalactam apart from the other third-generation cephalosporins, and that structural variation shaped both its spectrum and its downfall. Activity extended usefully across gram-negative organisms and anaerobes, a combination that was uncommon at the time of its introduction. The agent also interfered with vitamin K-dependent clotting factor synthesis, and the resulting serious bleeding episodes proved decisive: safer cephalosporins and other antibacterial agents have largely displaced it from practice. Its history is frequently cited when the haemostatic effects of the N-methylthiotetrazole side chain are discussed. The compound has the formula C20H20N6O9S and a molecular weight near 520.5 g/mol, and reached the final phase of clinical development.
This third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with unusual oxacephem structure had good activity against gram-negative bacteria and anaerobes but was associated with serious bleeding problems due to interference with vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. It has been largely replaced by safer cephalosporins and other antibiotics.
Khối lượng phân tử
520,5000 g/mol
LogP
-0,60
TPSA
232,00 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Không đạt
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Cơ chế tác dụng
An oxacephem (1-oxa-beta-lactam) antibacterial. Moxalactam binds penicillin-binding proteins and blocks the transpeptidation step that cross-links peptidoglycan, leaving a defective cell wall that fails under osmotic stress. Its N-methylthiotetrazole side chain separately interferes with vitamin K-dependent clotting factor synthesis and with platelet function, which is the origin of the bleeding that led to its withdrawal.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
An oxacephem (1-oxa-beta-lactam) antibacterial. Moxalactam binds penicillin-binding proteins and blocks the transpeptidation step that cross-links peptidoglycan, leaving a defective cell wall that fails under osmotic stress. Its N-methylthiotetrazole side chain …
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SMILES
CO[C@@]1(NC(=O)C(C(=O)O)c2ccc(O)cc2)C(=O)N2C(C(=O)O)=C(CSc3nnnn3C)CO[C@@H]21
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H20N6O9S/c1-25-19(22-23-24-25)36-8-10-7-35-18-20(34-2,17(33)26(18)13(10)16(31)32)21-14(28)12(15(29)30)9-3-5-11(27)6-4-9/h3-6,12,18,27H,7-8H2,1-2H3,(H,21,28)(H,29,30)(H,31,32)/t12?,18-,20+/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C20H20N6O9S
HBD / HBA
4 / 13
Liên kết có thể quay
9
Nguyên tử nặng
36
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Câu hỏi thường gặp
This third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with unusual oxacephem structure had good activity against gram-negative bacteria and anaerobes but was associated with serious bleeding problems due to interference with vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. It has been largely replaced by safer cephalosporins and other antibiotics.
An oxacephem (1-oxa-beta-lactam) antibacterial. Moxalactam binds penicillin-binding proteins and blocks the transpeptidation step that cross-links peptidoglycan, leaving a defective cell wall that fails under osmotic stress. Its N-methylthiotetrazole side chain separately interferes with vitamin K-dependent clotting factor synthesis and with platelet function, which is the origin of the bleeding that led to its withdrawal.
Yes, Moxalactam is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL74632. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 47499. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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