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pyrantel

Term ID
CHEBI:8654
Synonyms
  • 1-methyl-2-[(E)-2-(2-thienyl)vinyl]-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine
  • pirantel
  • pyrantel
  • pyrantelum
Definition
A carboxamidine that is 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine that is substituted at position 1 by a methyl group and at position 2 by an (E)-2-(2-thienyl)vinyl group. It is used, particularly as the embonate [4,4'-methylenebis(3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate)] salt, as an anthelmintic that is effective against intestinal nematodes including threadworms, roundworms and hookworms, and is included in the WHO 'Model List of Essential Medicines'.
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