Benznidazole
ATC Code
P01CA02
Benznidazole
Definition
A nitroimidazole derivative having an antiprotozoal activity by interfering with parasite protein biosynthesis, influencing cytokines production and stimulating host phagocytosis. (NCI)
Also known as 2-Nitro-N-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide, BENZNIDAZOLE, N-Benzyl-2-nitroimidazole-1-acetamide, Radanil, Ro-7-1051, Rochagan — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC P01CA02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C1013 per NCIT
- SCTID 714091003 per RXNORM
- SCTID 714092005 per RXNORM
- UNII YC42NRJ1ZD per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial infectious disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Chagas disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Protozoa infectious disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |