proguanil brands

1 registered brand containing proguanil in Malawi.

Molecular formula: C11H16ClN5

Proguanil inhibits the dihydrofolate reductase of plasmodia and thereby blocks the biosynthesis of purines and pyrimidines, which are essential for DNA synthesis and cell multiplication. This leads to failure of nuclear division at the time of schizont formation in erythrocytes and liver.

Source: PubChem (NCBI) ยท compound 6178111

Product Manufacturer Status Country
PALUDRINE 100MG TABLET
TABLET
- Registered Malawi