Aza cyclohexapeptide compounds
AssigneeMerck & Co., Inc.
InventorsJames M. Balkovec, Regina M. Black, Frances A. Bouffard
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Abstract
Ceretain aza cyclohexapeptide compounds have been found to have superior antibiotic properties. Novel processes for their preparation are also described.
Claims3
An antimicrobial composition comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR19## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A method for controlling mycotic infections comprising administering to a mammalian subject in need of treatment, an antimycotic amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR20## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method for controlling Pneumocystis pneumonia in immune-compromised patients comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR21## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
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