Pipemidic acid is a member of the pyridopyrimidine class of Antibiotic, antibacterials, which display some overlap in mechanism of action with analogous pyridone-containing Quinolone antibiotic, quinolones. It was introduced in 1979 and is active against Gram-negative bacteria, gram negative and some Gram-positive bacteria, gram positive bacteria. It was used for Gastrointestinal disease, gastrointestinal, Bile duct diseases, biliary, and Urinary tract infection, urinary infections. The marketing authorization of pipemidic acid has been suspended throughout the EU.

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Quinolone antibiotics Pyridopyrimidines Piperazines {{antibiotic-stub