Term Name: griseofulvin
Synonyms: (+)-griseofulvin, (2S,6'R)-7-chloro-2',4,6-trimethoxy-6'-methyl-3H,4'H-spiro[1-benzofuran-2,1'-cyclohex[2]ene]-3,4'-dione, amudane, Curling factor, Fulcin, Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin, griseofulvin, griseofulvina, griseofulvine, griseofulvinum, Grisovin, Grysio, Lamoryl, Likuden, Poncyl, Spirofulvin, Sporostatin
Definition: An oxaspiro compound produced by Penicillium griseofulvum. It is used by mouth as an antifungal drug for infections involving the scalp, hair, nails and skin that do not respond to topical treatment.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:27779]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 1-benzofurans antibiotic antifungal drug benzofuran antifungal drug organochlorine compound oxaspiro compound
has_role: antibacterial agent Penicillium metabolite