Oxamniquine

An anthelmintic with schistosomicidal activity against Schistosoma mansoni, but not against other Schistosoma spp. Oxamniquine 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. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p121)

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.810.350.600, D03.633.100.810.470.600

MeSH Unique ID: D010073

Registry Number: 0O977R722D

Entry Terms:

• Oxaminiquine
• UK-4271
• UK4271
• UK 4271

Previous Indexing:

• Nitro Compounds (1973-1974)
• Propylamines (1973-1974)
• Quinolines (1973-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Schistosomicides

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Heterocyclic Compounds
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Quinolines
Hydroxyquinolines
Oxamniquine

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
Quinolines
Nitroquinolines
Oxamniquine