Fosfomycin sodium is an antibiotic which inhibits cell wall synthesis and is freely soluble in aqueous solution at 50 mg/mL.

CAS Number

26016-99-9

Molecular Formula

C₃H₅Na₂O₄P

Molecular Weight

182.02

Mechanism of Action

Fosfomycin prevents peptidoglycan synthesis by inhibiting MurA, an enzyme responsible for synthesizing N-acetylmuramic acid or NAM, a major component of peptidoglycan.

Storage Conditions

2-8°C

Tariff Code

2941.90.5000

Spectrum

Fosfomycin sodium is a broad spectrum antibiotic frequently used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract. Fosfomycin has been found to be effective against certain β-lactam resistant strains of VRE or vancomycin resistant Enterococcus; a glycopeptide antibiotic resistant "superbug."

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