Phenamidine

Phenamidine is an antiprotozoal drug of the amidine class used in veterinary medicine. It is used to treat Babesia infection (babesiosis) dogs, horses, and cattle.[1] Because the drug causes frequent allergic reactions, it is usually combined with an antihistamine.

Phenamidine
Clinical data
Trade namesOxopirvedine
Other names4,4'-Diamidinodiphenyl ether; 4,4'-Oxydibenzamidine
ATCvet code
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.002.692
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC14H14N4O
Molar mass254.293 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point215 to 216 °C (419 to 421 °F) [1]

References

  1. Merck Index, 11th Edition, 7165


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