Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid
Definition
A synthetic carboxylic acid with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Although its mechanism of action is not fully known, undissociated acetic acid may enhance lipid solubility allowing increased fatty acid accumulation on the cell membrane or in other cell wall structures. Acetic acid, as a weak acid, can inhibit carbohydrate metabolism resulting in subsequent death of the organism.
Also known as ACETIC ACID, Acetic Acid, Glacial, Glacial Acetic Acid — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC G01AD02 per RXNORM
- ATC S02AA10 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61623 per NCIT
- SCTID 2869004 per RXNORM
- SCTID 326289007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 422082008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 772941001 per RXNORM
- SCTID 786281009 per RXNORM
- UNII Q40Q9N063P per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial vaginosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Otitis externa | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Urinary bladder disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ear | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| External ear | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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