Oxamniquine

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

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 Martidale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p121)

Oxamniquine is 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 egg.

Trade Name Oxamniquine
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Generic Oxamniquine
Type
Formula C14H21N3O3
Weight Average: 279.3348
Monoisotopic: 279.158291553
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Oxamniquine
Oxamniquine

Uses

For treatment of Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mansoni

How Oxamniquine works

Oxamniquine may associate with an irreversible inhibition of the nucleic acid metabolism of the parasites. A hypothesis has been put forth that the drug is activated by a single step, in which a schistosome sulfotransferase enzyme converts oxamniquine into an ester (probably acetate, phosphate, or sulfate). Subsequently, the ester spontaneously dissociates, the resulting electrophilic reactant is capable of alkylation of schistosome DNA.

Oxamniquine Disease Interaction

Moderate: seizure disorders

Elimination Route

Well absorbed orally

Half Life

1-2.5 hours

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