Synonyms: BV100 (for infusion) | LM 427 | Mycobutin® | Rifabutine
rifabutin is an approved drug (FDA (1992), UK (2003))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Rifabutin is a derivative of rifamycin S and belongs to the ansamycin group of antibacterial compounds [1]. It is on the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines (link provided in the Classification table, under the Summary tab below) for use as an oral antituberculosis medication.
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Rifabutin can be used as a monotherapy to treat latent tuberculosis, or in combination with other antimycobacterial medications for active infection. It is most commonly used in people with HIV/AIDS who are taking antiretroviral drugs and who are unable to be prescribed rifampicin. BV100 is an intravenous formulation of rifabutin that is being developed by BioVersys AG as a treatment for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections [2]. It has completed a number of Phase 1 clinical trials and has progressed to Phase 2 evaluation (NCT05685615). |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT05685615 | PK of BV100 in Patients VABP Suspected or Confirmed to be Due to CRAB | Phase 2 Interventional | BioVersys AG |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |