Quinacrine
- Generic Name
- Quinacrine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C23H30ClN3O
- CAS Number
- 83-89-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- H0C805XYDE
Overview
An acridine derivative formerly widely used as an antimalarial but superseded by chloroquine in recent years. It has also been used as an anthelmintic and in the treatment of giardiasis and malignant effusions. It is used in cell biological experiments as an inhibitor of phospholipase A2.
Background
An acridine derivative formerly widely used as an antimalarial but superseded by chloroquine in recent years. It has also been used as an anthelmintic and in the treatment of giardiasis and malignant effusions. It is used in cell biological experiments as an inhibitor of phospholipase A2.
Indication
For the treatment of giardiasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis and the management of malignant effusions.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
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