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Oxyquinoline is a medication used in combination with other medications to restore vaginal pH. Oxyquinoline is a heterocyclic phenol and derivative of quinoline with antiseptic, disinfectant, and pesticide properties.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
The mechanism by which oxyquinoline exerts its biocidal effect is unknown.
- Primary indication
- Oxyquinoline is used as a biocidal component of several over the counter products.Curator reviewed · 2 structured indications
- Formula / weight
- C9H7NO · 145.158 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 1969
- Also known as
- 8-Hydroxyquinoline · hydroxybenzopyridine · Hydroxyquinoline · oxine · Phenopyridine
- Code names
- J2.960B
- Brand names
- Fem Ph
- Relagard
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
MCJGNVYPOGVAJF-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESOC1=CC=CC2=C1N=CC=C2Targets
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Which drugs share a target with Oxyquinoline, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?