chlorhexidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf disinfectant
gptkbp:ATCCode D08AC02
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Corsodyl
gptkb:Hibiclens
gptkb:Peridex
gptkbp:CASNumber 55-56-1
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C22H30Cl2N10
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Imperial_Chemical_Industries
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1950s
gptkbp:effect Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
gptkbp:foundIn toothpaste
catheter coatings
disinfectant solutions
surgical scrubs
wound cleansers
gptkbp:hasSaltForm chlorhexidine gluconate
chlorhexidine acetate
chlorhexidine hydrochloride
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label chlorhexidine
gptkbp:IUPACName 1,1'-hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide]
gptkbp:legalStatus over-the-counter
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction disrupts microbial cell membranes
gptkbp:meltingPoint 134°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 505.45 g/mol
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst bacterial spores
mycobacteria
non-enveloped viruses
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 9552079
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:contact_dermatitis
anaphylaxis (rare)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intravenous catheter site
gptkbp:sideEffect allergic reaction
skin irritation
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:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mouthwash
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5