Candicidin

Mixture of antifungal heptaene macrolides from Streptomyces griseus or Actinomyces levoris used topically in candidiasis. The antibiotic complex is composed of candicidins A, B, C, and D, of which D is the major component.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.540.576.500.968

MeSH Unique ID: D002174

Registry Number: 1403-17-4

Entry Terms:

• Candicidin D
• Vanobid
• Levorin
• Levorine
• Candimon
• Candeptin

Previous Indexing:

• Antibiotics, Antifungal (1970-1974)
• Polyenes (1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Antifungal Agents

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Organic Chemicals
Lactones
Polyketides
Macrolides
Candicidin