Phenamidine

Phenamidine
Clinical data
Trade names Oxopirvedine
ATCvet code QP51AF03 (WHO)
Identifiers
Synonyms 4,4'-Diamidinodiphenyl ether; 4,4'-Oxydibenzamidine
CAS Number 101-62-2
PubChem (CID) 64948
ChemSpider 58474
UNII 382086V7IB YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.692
Chemical and physical data
Formula C14H14N4O
Molar mass 254.287 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
Melting point 215 to 216 °C (419 to 421 °F) [1]

Phenamidine is an antiprotozoal drug of the amidine class used in veterinary medicine. It is used to treat Babesia infection (babesiosis) dogs, horses, and cattle.[1] Because the drug causes frequent allergic reactions, it is usually combined with an antihistamine.

References

  1. 1 2 Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7165


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