Phenamidine
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Trade names | Oxopirvedine |
Other names | 4,4'-Diamidinodiphenyl ether; 4,4'-Oxydibenzamidine |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.692 |
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Formula | C14H14N4O |
Molar mass | 254.293 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 215 to 216 °C (419 to 421 °F) [1] |
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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][2] Because the drug causes frequent allergic reactions, it is usually combined with an antihistamine.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7165
- ^ Randall JB, Laws SG (May 1947). "Phenamidine in the treatment of Babesia bigemina infections of cattle". Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology. 41 (1): 39–42. doi:10.1080/00034983.1947.11685310. PMID 20249289.
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