Substance
ID:1027
Names and Identifiers
Brand Name
Candicidin ACandicidin DVanobidFR-008-III
IUPAC Traditional name
candicidin
IUPAC name
(19Z,21Z,23Z,25Z,27Z,29Z,31Z)-33-{[(3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-17-[7-(4-aminophenyl)-5-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-oxoheptan-2-yl]-1,3,5,7,37-pentahydroxy-18-methyl-9,13,15-trioxo-16,39-dioxabicyclo[33.3.1]nonatriaconta-19,21,23,25,27,29,31-heptaene-36-carboxylic acid
Synonyms
Candicidin
Properties
Physical Property
Hydrophobicity(logP)
1.7
Molecule Details
Drug Groups
approved
Description
Candicidin is an antibiotic obtained from a streptomyces (Streptomyces griseus) and active against some fungi of the genus Candida (C. albicans). Candicidin is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Indication
Used in the topical treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Pharmacology
Candicidin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic produced by a strain of Streptomyces griseus. It is especially effective against Candida albicans (more effective than amphotericin B), and is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Affected Organisms
Various Fungus Species
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