Melarsomine

Melarsomine
Skeletal formula of melarsomine
Space-filling model of the melarsomine molecule
Clinical data
Trade names Immiticide
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
ATC code none
Identifiers
CAS Number 128470-15-5
PubChem (CID) 65962
ChemSpider 59365
UNII 374GJ0S41A YesY
KEGG D08168 YesY
Chemical and physical data
Formula C13H21AsN8S2
Molar mass 428.41 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
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Melarsomine (melaminylthioarsenate) is a trypanocidal agent. It is marketed by Merial under the trade name Immiticide. As of 2015, it is the only FDA-approved treatment for adult heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection in dogs. It is not approved for treatment in cats, or dogs in late-stage infection.[1]

References

  1. Lawrence P. Tilley (2008). Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology. Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 194–197. ISBN 1-4160-2398-4.


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