Halofantrine [Usan]
Brand names,
Halofantrine [Usan]
Analogs
Halofantrine [Usan]
Brand Names Mixture
Halofantrine [Usan]
Chemical_Formula
C26H30Cl2F3NO
Halofantrine [Usan]
RX_link
No information avaliable
Halofantrine [Usan]
fda sheet
Halofantrine [Usan]
msds (material safety sheet)
Halofantrine [Usan]
Synthesis Reference
idem, U.S. patent 4507288 (1985 to Smithkline Beckman)
Halofantrine [Usan]
Molecular Weight
500.423 g/mol
Halofantrine [Usan]
Melting Point
No information avaliable
Halofantrine [Usan]
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Halofantrine [Usan]
State
Solid
Halofantrine [Usan]
LogP
9.199
Halofantrine [Usan]
Dosage Forms
Tablet
Halofantrine [Usan]
Indication
For treatment of Severe malaria
Halofantrine [Usan]
Pharmacology
Halofantrine is a synthetic antimalarial which acts as a blood schizonticide. It is effective against multi drug resistant (including mefloquine resistant) P. falciparum malaria.
Halofantrine [Usan]
Absorption
No information avaliable
Halofantrine [Usan]
side effects and Toxicity
Side effects incldue coughing noisy, rattling, troubled breathing, loss of appetite, aches and pain in joints, indigestion,and skin itching or rash.
Halofantrine [Usan]
Patient Information
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Halofantrine [Usan]
Organisms Affected
Plasmodium