rifaximin

Term ID

CHEBI:75246

Synonyms

(2S,16Z,18E,20S,21S,22R,23R,24R,25S,26R,27S,28E)-5,6,21,23-tetrahydroxy-27-methoxy-2,4,11,16,20,22,24,26-octamethyl-1,15-dioxo-1,2-dihydro-2,7-(epoxypentadeca[1,11,13]trienoimino)furo[2'',3'':7',8']naphtho[1',2':4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-25-yl acetate
Rifamycin L 105
Rifamycin L 105SV
Rifaxidin
rifaximin
rifaximina
rifaximine
rifaximinun
Xifaxsan

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Definition

A semisynthetic member of the class of rifamycins and non-systemic gastrointestinal site-specific broad spectrum antibiotic. Used in the treatment of traveller's diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy and irritable bowel syndrome.

References

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Ontology

ChEBI ( EBI )

Relationships

is a type of: acetate ester cyclic ketal lactam macrocycle organic heterohexacyclic compound ... Show All 7 Terms

acetate ester cyclic ketal lactam macrocycle organic heterohexacyclic compound rifamycins semisynthetic derivative Show first 5 Terms
has_role: antimicrobial agent gastrointestinal drug orphan drug

antimicrobial agent gastrointestinal drug orphan drug Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype resulting from rifaximin

Phenotype where environments contain rifaximin

Phenotype modified by environments containing rifaximin

Phenotype affecting rifaximin

Human Disease Model