an anthelminthic, structurally close to Nocodazole which inhibits induction of interferon.

C₉H₉N₃O₂ synthetic.

• Molecular Weight : 191.2 Da.
  
  
• Melting Point : 309 °C.
  
  
• Solubility in : aqueous HCl; very slightly in 95 % ethanol and chloroform; not well in glacial acetic acid; practically not in water
  
  
• Purity min. : 98 % (TLC).
  
  
• Biological Activity : it has been established that Medamine is effective against the main intestinal man's nematodes: - ascaridosis: 92.6%; - trychophacelesis: 86.5%; - ankylostomidosis: 93.3%; - stronchiloidosis: 80%; - entherobiosis: 96.4%.
  
  
• Toxicity (LD₅₀) : 1 000 mg/kg
  
  
• Storage recommendations : Store at +4°C, in dark place.
  
  
• CAS Reg. No. : 10605-21-7
  
  
• Bibliography :
  
  1. Blagov et al. Medicinskaja parazitologija i parazitarnye bolezni (1989) (Russian, abstract in English). 5:29-31
  2. Kulieva Medicinskaja parazitologija i parazitarnye bolezni (1988) (Russian, abstract in English). 5:68