Benznidazole
An antiparasitic agent that is the primary treatment for Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, working by generating reactive intermediates that damage the parasite's DNA and proteins. Early treatment during the acute phase offers the best chance of eliminating the infection.
Molekularmasse
260,2500 g/mol
LogP
0,90
TPSA
92,70 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Wirkmechanismus
Disrupts essential metabolic pathways or structural components of parasitic organisms, leading to paralysis, starvation, or death of the parasite.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Disrupts essential metabolic pathways or structural components of parasitic organisms, leading to paralysis, starvation, or death of the parasite.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
O=C(Cn1ccnc1[N+](=O)[O-])NCc1ccccc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H12N4O3/c17-11(14-8-10-4-2-1-3-5-10)9-15-7-6-13-12(15)16(18)19/h1-7H,8-9H2,(H,14,17)
Molecular Formula
C12H12N4O3
HBD / HBA
1 / 4
Rotierbare Bindungen
4
Schwere Atome
19
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
An antiparasitic agent that is the primary treatment for Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, working by generating reactive intermediates that damage the parasite's DNA and proteins. Early treatment during the acute phase offers the best chance of eliminating the infection.
Disrupts essential metabolic pathways or structural components of parasitic organisms, leading to paralysis, starvation, or death of the parasite.
Yes, Benznidazole is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL110. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 31593. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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