Melarsomine

GPTKB entity

Statements (40)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
antiparasitic drug
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:dog
gptkbp:approvalYear 1996
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode QP51CX01
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Diroban
gptkb:Immiticide
gptkbp:CASNumber 121-06-4
gptkbp:chemicalClass arsenical
gptkbp:chemicalFormula contains arsenic atom bonded to organic moiety
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:poisoning
gptkbp:contraindication severe liver disease
dogs with advanced heartworm disease
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Merial
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C13H21AsN4O2S2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melarsomine
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction kills adult Dirofilaria immitis
gptkbp:meltingPoint >250°C
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor cats
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory not recommended
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL2104707
4057
3917
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intramuscular injection
gptkbp:sideEffect fever
vomiting
anorexia
lethargy
swelling at injection site
pain at injection site
gptkbp:solubility water soluble
gptkbp:storage store at 2–8°C
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:melarsomine_dihydrochloride
gptkbp:UNII 6J8R1Y2V3D
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of heartworm disease
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:veterinary_medicine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Heartworms
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7