Butamisole

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0054400-59-8

Chemical Formula

C15-H19-N3-O-S

Molecular Weight

289

Therapeutic Category

Anthelmintic

Chemical Name

Propanamide, 2-methyl-N-[3-(2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazol-6-yl)phenyl]-, (S)-

Foreign Names

• Butamisolum (Latin)
• Butamisol (German)
• Butamisole (French)
• Butamisol (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Butamisole Hydrochloride (OS: USAN)
• CL 206214 (IS)

Brand Name

• Styquin (veterinary use)
  Fort Dodge Animale Health, United States

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Glossary

IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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