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bithionol (Bithin)
Chlorinated phenol. Investigational Drug in USA.
Indications:
1) fascioliasis
2) paragonimiasis
Dosage: 30-50 mg/kg PO in daily doses for 10-15 doses after meals
Pharmacokinetics:
-> animal studies suggest hepatic metabolism
Adverse effects:
1) gastrointestinal symptoms
a) nausea/vomiting
b) diarrhea
c) abdominal pain
2) skin rashes
3) photosensitivity reactions
4) angioedema
5) headache
6) dizziness
7) hypotension
8) hepatitis (uncommon)
9) leukopenia (rare)
Mechanism of action:
-> appetite suppressant
Interactions
drug interactions
General
antihelmintic
phenol
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM cid=2406
References
- Micromedex
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 404-639-3670
http://www.cdc.gov