Miltefosine
This oral medication disrupts the cell membranes of parasites and certain cancer cells, leading to their death. It is the first oral treatment approved for leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection transmitted by sandfly bites.
Molecular Weight
407.6000 g/mol
LogP
6.70
TPSA
58.60 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOP(=O)([O-])OCC[N+](C)(C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H46NO4P/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-20-25-27(23,24)26-21-19-22(2,3)4/h5-21H2,1-4H3
Molecular Formula
C21H46NO4P
HBD / HBA
- / 4
Rotatable Bonds
20
Heavy Atoms
27
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
This oral medication disrupts the cell membranes of parasites and certain cancer cells, leading to their death. It is the first oral treatment approved for leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection transmitted by sandfly bites.
Yes, Miltefosine 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). CHEMBL125. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3599. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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