Originator
Fungirox Esmalte, UCI-Farma
Definition
ChEBI: A cyclic hydroxamic acid that is 1-hydroxypyridin-2(1H)-one in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 6 are substituted by methyl and cyclohexyl groups, repectively. A broad spectrum antigfungal agent, it also exhibits antibacterial acti
ity against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used a a topical treatment of fungal skin and nail infections.
Manufacturing Process
A mixture of 5-oxo-3-methyl-5-cyclohexylpentene-2 acid 1-methyl ester and
5-oxo-3-methyl-5-cyclohexylpentene-3 acid 1-methyl ester was obtained by
condensation of hexahydrobenzoyl chloride with β,β-dimethylacrylic acid
methyl ester. 11.2 g of this mixture and a solution of 4.6 g of sodium acetate
and 4 g of hydroxylamine hydrochloride were shaken for 20 hours at 25°C
with a mixture of 8 ml of water and 15 ml methanol. Subsequently, a solution
of 4 g of sodium hydroxide in 8 ml of water was then added, while cooling,
shaken for 1 hour at room temperature. The mixture was extracted by means
of benzene and the aqueous phase was acidified to reach a pH of 6. 3.5 g of
1-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-cyclohexyl-2-pyridone were obtained; melting point
144°C.
For preparation of cyclopirox from 1-hydroxy-4-methyl-6-cyclohexyl-2-
pyridone was added 2-aminoethanol (1:1).Merck Index, Monograph number: 2325, Twelfth edition, 1996, Editor: S.
Budavari; Merck and Co., Inc.
Greene L.A.; US Patent No. 5,846,984; Dec. 8, 1998; Assigned to The
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York (New York, NY)
Lohaus G. et al.; US Patent No. 3,883,545; May 13, 1975; Assigned to
Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Brand name
Loprox(Medicis); Penlac (Sanofi Aventis).
Therapeutic Function
Antifungal
Mechanism of action
Ciclopirox has a unique mechanism of action through chelation of polyvalent cations, such as Fe3+, which causes inhibition of a number of metal-dependent enzymes within the fungal cell.
Clinical Use
Ciclopirox is a hydroxylated pyridinone that is employed for superficial dermatophytic infections, principally onychomycosis.
