Diiodohydroxyquinoline

Diiodohydroxyquinoline Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Diiodohydroxyquinoline, also known as uidoquinol and iodoquinol, is a quinoline derivative that can be used in the treatment of amoebiasis. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Iodoquinol is not currently available in any FDA-approved products.

Trade Name Diiodohydroxyquinoline
Generic Diiodohydroxyquinoline
Diiodohydroxyquinoline Other Names Diiodohydroxyquin, Diiodohydroxyquinoline, Iodoquinol, Ioquin
Type
Formula C9H5I2NO
Weight Average: 396.954
Monoisotopic: 396.84605
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Diiodohydroxyquinoline
Diiodohydroxyquinoline

Uses

Used in the treatment of amoebiasis.

Diiodohydroxyquinoline is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dysentery, Enteritis, Gastrointestinal Infections, Infectious diarrhea, Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection, Vaginal Candidiasis, Vaginal Inflammation caused by Trichomoniasis

How Diiodohydroxyquinoline works

Unknown.

Food Interaction

  • Take after a meal. This may reduce gastrointestinal irritation.

Innovators Monograph

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