has role has role antibacterial agent ciclopirox 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone A cyclic hydroxamic acid that is 1-hydroxypyridin-2(1<em>H</em>)-one in which the hydrogens at positions 4 and 6 are substituted by methyl and cyclohexyl groups, respectively. A broad spectrum antigfungal agent, it also exhibits antibacterial activity 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. chebi_ontology CHEBI:453011 antiseborrheic hydroxypyridone antifungal drug