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Oxamniquine Systematic (IUPAC) name (RS)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-isopropylaminomethyl-7-nitro-6-quinolylmethanol Identifiers CAS number 21738-42-1 ATC code P02BA02 QP52AA02 PubChem CID 4612 DrugBank APRD01150 ChemSpider 4451 UNII 0O977R722D Chemical data Formula C14H21N3O3  Mol. mass 279.3 SMILES eMolecules & PubChem Pharmacokinetic data Bioavailability Readily absorbed after oral doses Metabolism hepatic Half-life 1 to 2.5h Excretion mainly in urine Therapeutic considerations Pregnancy cat. It is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby (FDA Pregnancy Category C) Legal status Not commercially available in the United States Routes oral  Y(what is this?)  (verify) Oxamniquine is an anthelmintic with schistosomicidal activity against Schistosoma mansoni, but not against other Schistosoma spp. Oxamniquine is a potent single-dose agent for treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infection in man and it causes worms to shift from the mesenteric veins to the liver where the male worms are retained; the female worms return to the mesentery, but can no longer release eggs.[1] Contents 1 History 2 Pharmacokinetics 3 Mode of action 4 Uses 5 Contraindications and precautions 6 Side effects 7 Dosage 8 Brandnames 9 References 10 External links // History Oxamniquine was first described by Kaye and Woolhouse in 1972 as a metabolite of the compound UK 3883 (2-isopropylaminomethyl-6-methyl-7-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline). Initially it was prepared by microbiological hydroxylation in the presence of the fungus Aspergillus sclerotiorum. In 1979, Pfizer at Sandwich was presented with the Queen's Award for Technological Achievement in recognition of the outstanding contribution made to tropical medicine by MANSIL (oxamniquine). Pharmacokinetics Peak plasma concentrations are achieved 1 to 3 hours after a dose and the plasma half-life is 1 to 2.5 hours. It is extensively metabolised to inactive metabolites, principally the 6-carboxy derivative, which are excreted in the urine. About 70% of a dose of oxamniquine is excreted as the 6-carboxy metabolite within 12 hours of a dose; traces of the 2-carboxy metabolite have also been detected in the urine. Mode of action Oxamniquine is a semisynthetic tetrahydroquinoline and possibly acts by DNA binding resulting in contraction and paralysis of the worms and eventual detachment from terminal venules in the mesentry and death. It is also hypothesized that its biochemical mechanisms are related to an anticholinergic effect which increases the parasite’s motility, as well as to synthesis inhibition of nucleic acids. Oxamniquine acts mainly on male worms but also induces small changes on a small proportion of females. Like praziquantel, it promotes more severe damage of the dorsal tegument than of the ventral surface. The drug causes the male worms to shift from the mesenteric circulation to the liver where the cellular host response causes its final elimination. The changes caused in the females are reversible and are due primarily to the discontinued male stimulation rather than the direct effect of oxamniquine. Uses Oxamniquine is used for treatment of schistosomiasis. According to one systematic review, it is equally effective as praziquantel for treating S. mansoni infections.[citation needed] Contraindications and precautions Oxamniquine should not be taken during pregnancy.[citation needed] Side effects It is generally well tolerated following oral doses. Dizziness with or without drowsiness occurs in at least a third of patients, beginning up to 3 hours after a dose and usually lasting for up to 6 hours. Headache and gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea are also common. Allergic-type reactions including urticaria, pruritic skin rashes, and fever may occur. Liver enzyme values have been raised transiently in some patients. Epileptiform convulsions have been reported, especially in patients with a history of convulsive disorders. Hallucinations and excitement have occurred rarely. A reddish discoloration of urine, probably due to a metabolite of oxamniquine, has been reported. Dosage Oral, 15 mg per kg of body weight two times a day for one day. Brandnames Vansil; (Pfizer) 250 mg capsules, syrup 250 mg/5 mL Mansil; 250 mg Tablets References ^ Martidale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p121 AHFS Database External links Drugs.com Schistosomiasis treatment v • d • e Antiparasitics – Anthelmintics (P02) Antiplatyhelmintic agents Antitrematodals (schistosomicides) Binds tubulin benzimidazole (Triclabendazole#) AI phosphonic acid (Metrifonate) Other/unknown quinoline (Praziquantel#, Oxamniquine#) · phenol (Bithionol) · thiazole (Niridazole) · arylsulfonate (Stibophen) Anticestodals (taeniacides) Binds tubulin benzimidazole (Albendazole#) Other/unknown salicylanilide (Niclosamide)# · aminoacridine (Quinacrine) · butyrophenone (Desaspidin) · chlorophenol (Dichlorophen) Antinematodal agents (including macrofilaricides) Binds tubulin benzimidazole (Mebendazole#, Albendazole#, Thiabendazole, Fenbendazole, Ciclobendazole, Flubendazole) Chloride channel macrolide (Ivermectin#) NMDA tetrahydropyrimidine (Pyrantel#, Pyrantel pamoate, Oxantel) Other/unknown piperazine (Piperazine · Diethylcarbamazine#) · thiazole (Levamisole#) · quinolinium (Pyrvinium) · benzylammonium (Bephenium) · naphthalenesulfonate (Suramin#)  · Tribendimidine #WHO-EM. ‡Withdrawn from market. Clinical trials: †Phase III. §Never to phase III M: IFT helm,arth (acar) helm, arth (lice), zoon helm, arth