Hicantona Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Potentially toxic, but effective antischistosomal agent, it is a metabolite of LUCANTHONE. Hicantona was approved by the FDA in 1975 but is no longer used.

Trade Name Hicantona
Generic Hycanthone
Hycanthone Other Names Hicantona, Hycanthon, Hycanthone, Hycanthonum, Lucanthone metabolite
Type
Formula C20H24N2O2S
Weight Average: 356.48
Monoisotopic: 356.155849195
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

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