Lucanthone
- Generic Name
- Lucanthone
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H24N2OS
- CAS Number
- 479-50-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- FC6D57000M
- Background
One of the schistosomicides, it has been replaced largely by hycanthone and more recently praziquantel. (From Martindale The Extrapharmacopoeia, 30th ed., p46). It is currently being tested as a radiation sensitizer.
- Indication
Intended for use as a radiation sensitizer in the treatment of brain cancer.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- -
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