Diiodohydroxyquinoline
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diiodohydroxyquinoline-274-2471716
title:
Diiodohydroxyquinoline
text:
The quinoline derivative diiodohydroxyquinoline (INN), or iodoquinol (USAN), brand name Diodoquin, can be used in the treatment of amoebiasis. It is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is used as a luminal amebicide. It acts by chelation of ferrous ions essential for metabolism. It was discovered by Adco Co. and introduced as diiodohydroxyquinoline. Susceptibility of Dientamoeba fragilis has been measured. Iodoquinol is an amebicide used against Entamoeba histolytica, and it is a
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Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diiodohydroxyquinoline
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2023-10-21T09:22:02Z
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