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ansamycin
A family of compounds antimicrobial activity against many gram-positive & some gram-negative bacteria. Some family members may have antiviral activity towards bacteriophages & poxviruses.
Clinically relevant ansamucins include the rifamycins.
Specific
rifamycin (rifamycin SV, Rifocin, Aemcolo)
General
antibiotic (antimicrobial agent)
References
- Wikipedia: Ansamycin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansamycin