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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The [[quinoline]] derivative diiodohydroxyquinoline ([[International Nonproprietary Name|INN]]) or iodoquinol ([[United States Adopted Name|USAN]]) can be used in the treatment of [[ | The [[quinoline]] derivative diiodohydroxyquinoline ([[International Nonproprietary Name|INN]]) or iodoquinol ([[United States Adopted Name|USAN]]) can be used in the treatment of ''[[amebiasis]]'', ''[[balantidiasis]]'', and ''[[Dientamoeba fragilis]]''.<ref name="pmid2493578">{{cite journal |author=Ghaskadbi S, Vaidya VG |title=In vivo antimutagenic effect of ascorbic acid against mutagenicity of the common antiamebic drug diiodohydroxyquinoline |journal=Mutat. Res. |volume=222 |issue=3 |pages=219–22 |year=1989 |month=March |pmid=2493578 |doi= 10.1016/0165-1218(89)90137-7|url=}}</ref> It is poorly absorbed from the [[gastrointestinal tract]] and is used as a luminal agent to eradicate both [[cyst]]s and [[trophozoite]]s infestating the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract. | ||
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==Mechanisms of Action== | ==Mechanisms of Action== | ||
Iodoquinol acts by [[chelation]] of Fe<sup>2+</sup> which is essential for metabolism. | Iodoquinol acts by [[chelation]] of Fe<sup>2+</sup> which is essential for metabolism. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 22:02, 30 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The quinoline derivative diiodohydroxyquinoline (INN) or iodoquinol (USAN) can be used in the treatment of amebiasis, balantidiasis, and Dientamoeba fragilis.[1] It is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is used as a luminal agent to eradicate both cysts and trophozoites infestating the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract.
Category
Amebicide
US Brand Names
ALA-SEPTIC®, ALCORTIN®, ALCORTIN A®, ALOQUIN®, DERMAZENE®, HYDROCORTISONE IODOQUINOL cream®, VYTONE cream®
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages
Mechanisms of Action
Iodoquinol acts by chelation of Fe2+ which is essential for metabolism.