Products
No finished drug products containing cycloserine are commercially available in many countries.
Structure and properties
Cycloserine (C3H6N2O2, Mr = 102.1 g/mol) is a natural substance formed by and is also produced synthetically. It exists as a white powder that is soluble in water.
Effects
Cycloserine (ATC J04AB01) has antibacterial properties against . The effects are based on inhibition of cell wall formation.
Indications
For the treatment of tuberculosis. Cycloserine may also be used to treat other bacterial infectious diseases with susceptible pathogens.
