Term Name: | ornidazole |
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Synonyms: | 1-(2-hydroxy-3-chloropropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, 1-(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, 1-chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1N-imidazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol, alpha-(Chlormethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-imidazol-1-aethanol, alpha-(chloromethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, ornidazol, ornidazole, ornidazolum, Ro 7-0207 |
Definition: | A C-nitro compound that is 5-nitroimidazole in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl and methyl groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of susceptible protozoal infections and for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:75176] ( EBI ) |