Term Name: pipemidic acid
Synonyms: -ethyl-5-oxo-2-(piperazin-1-yl)-5,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, 5,8-Dihydro-8-ethyl-5-oxo-2-(1-piperazinyl)pyrido(2,3-d)pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, 8-Ethyl-5,8-dihydro-5-oxo-2-(1-piperazinyl)pyrido(2,3-d)pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, acide pipemidique, acido pipemidico, acidum pipemidicum, pipemidic acid
Definition: A pyridopyrimidine that is 5-oxo-5,8-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid substituted at position 2 by a piperazin-1-yl group and at position 8 by an ethyl group. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial, it is used for treatment of gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary infections.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:75250]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: amino acid monocarboxylic acid N-arylpiperazine pyridopyrimidine quinolone antibiotic
has_role: antibacterial drug DNA synthesis inhibitor