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ciclopirox

Term ID
CHEBI:453011
Synonyms
  • 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone
  • 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one
  • ciclopirox
  • ciclopiroxum
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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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ciclopirox
Phenotype where environments contain ciclopirox
Phenotype modified by environments containing ciclopirox
Phenotype affecting ciclopirox
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