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Albendazole

CHEBI:CHEBI_16664

Definition

A carbamate ester that is methyl 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate substituted by a propylsulfanyl group at position 5. It is commonly used in the treatment of parasitic worm infestations.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H15N3O2S
Molecular Mass
265.33252
Charge
0
SMILES
CCCSc1ccc2[nH]c(NC(=O)OC)nc2c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H15N3O2S/c1-3-6-18-8-4-5-9-10(7-8)14-11(13-9)15-12(16)17-2/h4-5,7H,3,6H2,1-2H3,(H2,13,14,15,16)
InChIKey
HXHWSAZORRCQMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (5-(propylthio)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)carbamic acid methyl ester
  • 5-(propylthio)-2-carbomethoxyaminobenzimidazole
  • albendazole
  • Albendazole
  • Albenza
  • Eskazole
  • methyl [5-(propylsulfanyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamate
  • O-methyl N-(5-(propylthio)-2-benzimidazolyl)carbamate
  • Proftril
  • Valbazen
  • Zentel

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
430
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Albendazole
core#notation
CHEBI:16664

Additional References

Wikipedia:Albendazole

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Additional Attributes

listing_expiration_date
20241231
route
ORAL
marketing_start_date
20190613
labeler_name
Professional Compounding Centers of America
spl_id
912be34f-be92-4e20-882a-01a2953ec9a5
package_ndc
0591-2712-77
package_description
18024 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 CONTAINER (0591-2712-77)
rxcui
211148
manufacturer_name
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC
active_ingredient_strength
1 kg/kg
package_marketing_start_date
13-JUN-19
active_ingredient_name
ALBENDAZOLE
spl_set_id
74aeb307-b408-47b1-bd8f-fe7eeb844466
unii
F4216019LN
nui
N0000191624
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chebi_ontology
DRON_00010000
430
generic_name
ALBENDAZOLE
brand_name
ALBENZA
brand_name_base
ALBENZA
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CHEBI:2545
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CHEBI:16664
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
dosage_form
POWDER
product_ndc
72162-2359
application_number
ANDA210011
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core#notation
CHEBI:16664
pharm_class_epc
Anthelmintic [EPC]
pharm_class
Cytochrome P450 1A Inducers [MoA]
pharm_class_moa
Cytochrome P450 1A Inducers [MoA]
upc
0364896693495
brand_name_suffix
200 mg
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