Triclabendazole
Triclabendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic specifically active against immature and adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica) that inhibits tubulin polymerization in flukes, disrupting cellular structure and motility, and may also affect energy metabolism. It is approved by the WHO for treatment of fascioliasis and is also active against Clonorchis and Opisthorchis species. Its efficacy against both immature and adult liver flukes distinguishes it from other anthelmintics and makes it the drug of choice for fascioliasis.
Molecular Weight
359.7000 g/mol
LogP
5.70
TPSA
63.20 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CSc1nc2cc(Cl)c(Oc3cccc(Cl)c3Cl)cc2[nH]1
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H9Cl3N2OS/c1-21-14-18-9-5-8(16)12(6-10(9)19-14)20-11-4-2-3-7(15)13(11)17/h2-6H,1H3,(H,18,19)
Molecular Formula
C14H9Cl3N2OS
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
21
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
Triclabendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic specifically active against immature and adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica) that inhibits tubulin polymerization in flukes, disrupting cellular structure and motility, and may also affect energy metabolism. It is approved by the WHO for treatment of fascioliasis and is also active against Clonorchis and Opisthorchis species. Its efficacy against both immature and adult liver flukes distinguishes it from other anthelmintics and makes it the drug of choice for fascioliasis.
Yes, Triclabendazole 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). CHEMBL1086440. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 50248. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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