One of the folic acid antagonists that is used as an antimalarial or with a sulfonamide to treat toxoplasmosis.
One of the folic acid antagonists that is used as an antimalarial or with a sulfonamide to treat toxoplasmosis.
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Chemical Name |
PYRIMETHAMINE |
IUPAC Name |
5-(4-chlorophenyl)-6-ethyl- 2,4-pyrimidinediamine |
CAS Number |
58-14-0 |
Molecular Formula |
C12H13CIN4 |
Synonyms |
wr2978;bw50-63;Malacid;Malocid;nsc3061;RP 4753;WR 2978;4753r.p.; BW 50-63;Daraclor |
Application |
For the treatment of toxoplasmosis and acute malaria; For the prevention of malaria in areas non-resistant to pyrimethamine |