Benznidazole

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Benznidazole
File:Benznidazole.svg
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
Oral
ATC code
Pharmacokinetic data
BioavailabilityHigh
MetabolismHepatic
Elimination half-life12 hours
ExcretionRenal and fecal
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
E number{{#property:P628}}
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC12H12N4O3
Molar mass260.249 g/mol

Benznidazole (INN, marketed by Hoffman-La Roche under the trade names Rochagan and Radanil) is an antiparasitic medication used in the treatment of Chagas disease.

Side effects

The side effects most commonly associated with benznidazole therapy are rash and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea. Rarely, peripheral neuropathy may present after prolonged treatment.

External links

  • Template:Pt icon "Rochagan® [Patient Information]" (PDF). Hoffmann-La Roche. Retrieved 2006-11-27.

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