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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000078262
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000078262
Preferred Name

Rifaximin

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
4-Deoxy-4'-methylpyrido(1',2'-1,2)imidazo(5,4C)rifamycin
2,7-(Epoxy(1,11,13)pentadecatrienoimino)furo(2'',3'':7',8')naphth(1',2':4,5)imidazo(1,2-a)pyridine-1,15(2H)-dione, 25-(acetyloxy)-5,6,21,23-tetrahydroxy-27-methoxy-2,4,11,16,20,22,24,26-octamethyl-, ( 2S,16Z,18E,20S,21S,22R,23R,24R,25S,26R,27S,28E)-
L-105
Xifaxan
L 105
L105
Redactiv
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