Chlorhexidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf disinfectant
gptkbp:ATCCode D08AC02
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Corsodyl
gptkb:Hibiclens
gptkb:Peridex
gptkbp:CASNumber 55-56-1
gptkbp:chemical_compound C22H30Cl2N10
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Imperial_Chemical_Industries
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1950
gptkbp:effect Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
gptkbp:excretion feces
urine (minor)
gptkbp:form gptkb:butter
gptkb:government_agency
toothpaste
gel
wipes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chlorhexidine
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:WHO_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:legalStatus gptkb:OTC
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction disrupts microbial cell membranes
gptkbp:meltingPoint 134-136°C
gptkbp:metabolism not significantly metabolized
gptkbp:molecularWeight 505.45 g/mol
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst bacterial spores
mycobacteria
non-enveloped viruses
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 7996
9552079
CHEBI:3644
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intravenous (rare)
gptkbp:sideEffect skin irritation
allergic reactions
taste alteration
tooth staining
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:spectrumOfActivity broad-spectrum
gptkbp:UNII O0G383GSIK
gptkbp:usedFor wound cleaning
dental plaque control
oral rinse
preoperative skin preparation
skin disinfection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CHC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6