OBO ID: CHEBI:453011 |
Term Name: | ciclopirox | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | A cyclic hydroxamic acid that is 1-hydroxypyridin-2(1H)-one in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 6 are substituted by methyl and cyclohexyl groups, respectively. A broad spectrum antigfungal agent, it also exhibits antibacterial activity against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used a a topical treatment of fungal skin and nail infections. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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