Proflavine
Drug profile
Also known as: proflavin, proflavin hemisulfate, proflavin sulfate, proflavine hemisulfate, proflavine sulfate
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Proflavine is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including REP. Recorded indications include Antiseptic preparation.
- Molecular targets: REP (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Antiseptic preparation.
- Molecular formula: C13H11N3; molecular weight 209.25 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Antiseptic preparation
Off-label uses (1)
- Candidiasis of skin
Contraindications (2)
- Aphthous ulcer of mouth
- Vaginal irritation
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replicase polyprotein 1ab | REP | unknown | IC50 5.84 |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | — |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Proflavine is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C13H11N3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 209.25 g/mol |
| CAS number | 92-62-6 |
| InChIKey | WDVSHHCDHLJJJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 7099 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Proflavine used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Proflavine: Antiseptic preparation.
How does Proflavine work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include REP.
What is the chemical formula of Proflavine?
Proflavine has the molecular formula C13H11N3 and a molecular weight of 209.25 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 2277 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1964546 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 7099 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01123 — drug record
- FDA UNII CY3RNB3K4T — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Proflavine — current prescribing information (label search)
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