👉 Dauanomycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that belongs to the class of penicillins. It was first synthesized in 1937 by the American company Smith & Nephew and later acquired by Merck KGaA in 2006. The drug name "dauanomycin" comes from the Latin word "dauan," which means "butter." Due to its unique structure, dauanomycin is known for its