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Chloroquine

CHEBI:CHEBI_3638

Definition

An aminoquinoline that is quinoline which is substituted at position 4 by a [5-(diethylamino)pentan-2-yl]amino group at at position 7 by chlorine. It is used for the treatment of malaria, hepatic amoebiasis, lupus erythematosus, light-sensitive skin eruptions, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C18H26ClN3
Molecular Mass
319.87200
Charge
0
SMILES
CCN(CC)CCCC(C)Nc1ccnc2cc(Cl)ccc12
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H26ClN3/c1-4-22(5-2)12-6-7-14(3)21-17-10-11-20-18-13-15(19)8-9-16(17)18/h8-11,13-14H,4-7,12H2,1-3H3,(H,20,21)
InChIKey
WHTVZRBIWZFKQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • Aralen
  • Artrichin
  • Bemaphate
  • Capquin
  • Chlorochin
  • chloroquine
  • Chloroquine
  • chloroquinum
  • cloroquina
  • N(4)-(7-chloro-4-quinolinyl)-N(1),N(1)-diethyl-1,4-pentanediamine
  • N(4)-(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)-N(1),N(1)-diethylpentane-1,4-diamine
  • Nivaquine B
  • Resoquine
  • Reumachlor
  • Sanoquin

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
2393
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Chloroquine

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Additional Attributes

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1117531
listing_expiration_date
20241231
route
ORAL
package_marketing_start_date
31-MAY-12
marketing_start_date
20120531
manufacturer_name
Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
labeler_name
AvKARE
spl_id
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package_ndc
57451-1116-0
package_description
25 kg in 1 DRUM (57451-1116-0)
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generic_name
chloroquine phosphate
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
dosage_form
TABLET, COATED
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
brand_name
Chloroquine Phosphate
brand_name_base
Chloroquine Phosphate
product_ndc
57451-1116
application_number
ANDA091621
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CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE
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