USES OF ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS

摘要

Uses of inherently adherent antibacterial compounds such as TA having formula (I), and its derivatives such as Focusin having formula (II) are claimed. As these compounds inherently adhere to solid or semi-solid substrates, this property can be used to advantage in various therapeutic situations. One use of the described compounds is in a method of medical treatment in which an effective amount of these compounds are applied to the surface of a tissue at or in proximity to the site of a diseased tissue treatable by the compounds. The local application of these compounds can also be used as a means for preventing infection of the tissue. Another use is in a method for preventing infections in which the compounds are coated on the surfaces of a medical device which comes into contact with the body. A medical device coated with these compounds is also claimed.