Term Name: dalfopristin
Synonyms: (3R,4R,5E,10E,12E,14S,26R,26aS)-26-{[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]sulfonyl}-14-hydroxy-4,12-dimethyl-3-(propan-2-yl)-8,9,14,15,24,25,26,26a-octahydro-1H,3H,22H-21,18-(azeno)pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,8,4,19]dioxadiazacyclotetracosine-1,7,16,22(4H,17H)-tetrone, dalfopristin, dalfopristina, dalfopristine, dalfopristinum, RP 54476, RP-54476, RP54476
Definition: A macrolide that is pristinamycin IIA in which the double bond between positions 26 and 26a of the pyrroline ring has been reduced and position 26R carries a [2-(diethylamino)ethyl]sulfonyl group. It is a semi-synthetic streptogramin antibiotic and often used as a mixture with quinupristin for the treatment of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:4309]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 1,3-oxazoles carboxylic ester cyclic ketone enamide macrolide macrolide antibiotic secondary alcohol secondary carboxamide sulfone tertiary amino compound tertiary carboxamide
has_functional_parent: pristinamycin IIA
has_role: antibacterial drug protein synthesis inhibitor