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Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Lactams, Macrocyclic > Rifamycins > Rifaximin
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Lactams > Lactams, Macrocyclic > Rifamycins > Rifaximin
... > Organic Chemicals > Amides > Lactams > Lactams, Macrocyclic > Rifamycins > Rifaximin
Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings > Rifamycins > Rifaximin

Preferred term

Rifaximin  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • 4-Deoxy-4'-methylpyrido(1',2'-1,2)imidazo(5,4C)rifamycin

Scope note

  • A synthetic rifamycin derivative and anti-bacterial agent that is used for the treatment of GASTROENTERITIS caused by ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS. It may also be used in the treatment of HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.

History note

  • 2019 (1983)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000078262

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