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Oct 23, 2025 - 11:14 AM
Pivmecillinam is the prodrug form of mecillinam, meaning it is an inactive compound that is converted into the active drug, mecillinam, in the body. Pivmecillinam is administered orally and is designed to improve the absorption and bioavailability of mecillinam, which is primarily used to treat urinary tract infections. Mecillinam itself is a beta-lactam antibiotic that works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in bacteria.
