Carnidazole

Structural formula
General
Non-proprietary name	Carnidazole
other names	O -Methyl N - [2- (2-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-1-yl) ethyl] carbamothioate
Molecular formula	C 8 H 12 N 4 O 3 S
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 42116-76-7 EC number 255-663-0 ECHA InfoCard 100.050.585 PubChem 3032998 Wikidata Q5044050
Drug information
ATC code	Q P51AA09
Drug class	antibiotic
Mechanism of action	DNA strand breaks
properties
Molar mass	244.27 g mol −1
safety instructions
Please note the exemption from the labeling requirement for drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, food and animal feed GHS labeling of hazardous substances danger H and P phrases H: 317-318 P: 280-305 + 351 + 338
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Carnidazole is an antibiotic from the nitroimidazole group . In Germany it is approved for the treatment of carrier pigeons against yellow button (infestation with Trichomonas gallinae ), the use in food-producing animals is prohibited. The active ingredient can also be used in other birds to combat trichomonads and Giardia intestinalis . It can also be used for Giardia infections in dogs and cats that do not respond to other active ingredients.

Trade names

Spartrix , Gambamix

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Carnidazole data sheet from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on May 22, 2017 ( PDF ).
2. ↑ vetidata (fee-based specialist information service).
3. ↑ Entry on Carnidazole at Vetpharm, accessed on May 25, 2017.

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