It finds its uses as an antimalarial compound. It is a lysosomotropic agent, inhibits Plasmodium falciparum, interferes with ferriprotoporphyrin formation and is a weak SERT inhibitor.
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Applications
It finds its uses as an antimalarial compound. It is a lysosomotropic agent, inhibits Plasmodium falciparum, interferes with ferriprotoporphyrin formation and is a weak SERT inhibitor.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and chloroform.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and light. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Barennes H.; Verdier F.; Clavier F.; Pussard E. Pharmacokinetics of Quinimax suppositories in children with malaria: preliminary study.Clin. Drug Invest.;1999,17287-291.
- J M Karle.; I L Karle.; L Gerena and W K Milhous Stereochemical evaluation of the relative activities of the cinchona alkaloids against Plasmodium falciparum.Antimicrob. Agents Chemother.1992,36(7), 1538-1544.