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Category: Antimicrobial agents

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What is the classification of teicoplanin?

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First isolated in 1978, teicoplanin is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic that is effective against severe Gram-positive bacterial infections, including those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This critical medication works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall.