Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate

Drug #89

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is anthelmintic agent. Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is effective against intestinal nematodes, especially hookworms.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

It is classified in Anthelmintics pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 443.5 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 50 · Non-proprietary name: Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate.

Molecular structure of Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate has an oral bioavailability is 2.5% (±2.5%), pre-systemic (first-pass) metabolism accounts for 0.5% (±0.5%).

Elimination: renal excretion is major.

Indications

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is primarily indicated in conditions like Helminth infection.

Contraindications

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is contraindicated in conditions like Vomiting, Pregnancy.

Dosage

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
2.5 g	2.5 g	Every 24h	PO	Once, As Required
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
2.5 – 0 g	—	—	Oral	(1.25 g if < age 2y)
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
156.25 mg/kg	156.25 mg/kg	—	Oral	Single dose

Drug Interactions

Unknown1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, VertigoX, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid use on intact skin causing fatal poisoning. It should not be used in diarrhea, headache, may cause visual disturbances and abdominal pain.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate should be stored Tabs.

Drug Classification

1.1.1.2 — Inhalational anesthetics