- Benznidazole
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IUPAC_name = "N"-benzyl-2-(2-nitroimidazol-1-yl)acetamide
CAS_number = 22994-85-0
ATC_prefix = P01
ATC_suffix = CA02
PubChem = 31593
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C = 12 | H = 12 | N = 4 | O = 3
molecular_weight = 260.249 g/mol
bioavailability = High
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metabolism = Hepatic
elimination_half-life = 12 hours
excretion = Renal and fecal
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routes_of_administration = OralBenznidazole (INN, marketed by
Hoffman-La Roche under the trade names Rochagan and Radanil) is anantiparasitic medication used in the treatment ofChagas disease .ide effects
The side effects most commonly associated with benznidazole therapy are
rash and gastrointestinal symptoms such asnausea . Rarely,peripheral neuropathy may present after prolonged treatment.External links
*pt icon cite web | title = Rochagan
[Patient Information] | url= http://www.roche.com.br/NR/rdonlyres/26F1D9BB-FE75-4CC4-8EFD-96CB85C374BD/603/Rochagan.pdf | format =PDF | publisher =Hoffmann-La Roche | accessdate = 2006-11-27
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