Proguanil

A biguanide compound which metabolizes in the body to form cycloguanil, an anti-malaria agent.

Year introduced: 2011 (1963)

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Tree Number(s): D02.078.370.141.710

MeSH Unique ID: D002727

Registry Number: S61K3P7B2V

Entry Terms:

• Chloroguanide
• Chlorguanid
• Paludrine
• Paludrin
• Proguanil Hydrochloride
• Hydrochloride, Proguanil
• Chloroguanide Hydrochloride
• Hydrochloride, Chloroguanide
• Chloriguane
• Bigumal

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antimalarials
• Antimetabolites

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Amidines
Guanidines
Biguanides
Proguanil