Chemistry:Etofamide

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Short description: Chemical compound
Etofamide
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Oral
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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FormulaC19H20Cl2N2O5
Molar mass427.28 g·mol−1
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Etofamide (INN, also known as eticlordifene) is an antiprotozoal drug used in the treatment of amoebiasis.

Its effect against Giardia lamblia has been described as modest.[1]

References

  1. "In-vitro susceptibility of Giardia lamblia to albendazole, mebendazole and other chemotherapeutic agents". Journal of Medical Microbiology 37 (3): 221–4. September 1992. doi:10.1099/00222615-37-3-221. PMID 1518040.