CHEBI:759086 - polymyxin b

ChEBI IDCHEBI:759086
ChEBI Namepolymyxin b
Stars
Last Modified30 June 2026
Submitterchembl-etl
Roles Classification
Biological Roles:
antibacterial agent  A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
antimicrobial agent  A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.
Applications:
ophthalmology drug  Any compound used for the treatment of eye conditions or eye diseases.
antiinfective agent  A substance used in the prophylaxis or therapy of infectious diseases.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
polymyxin b (CHEBI:759086) has role antibacterial agent (CHEBI:33282)
polymyxin b (CHEBI:759086) has role antiinfective agent (CHEBI:35441)
polymyxin b (CHEBI:759086) has role antimicrobial agent (CHEBI:33281)
polymyxin b (CHEBI:759086) has role ophthalmology drug (CHEBI:66981)
polymyxin b (CHEBI:759086) is a organic molecular entity (CHEBI:50860)
INNs  Source
polimixina bWHO MedNet
polymyxine bWHO MedNet
Synonyms  Source
Polymixin bChEMBL
Polymyxin bChEMBL
Brand Name  Source
Polymyxin b component of polysporinChEMBL
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