Thioacetazone
ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE
Also known as: ambathizon, amithiozone, benthiozone, benzothiozane, benzothiozon, thiacetazone, thiocarbazil, thiocarbazyl
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Thioacetazone is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including PPO2. Recorded indications include Pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Molecular targets: PPO2 (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Pulmonary tuberculosis.
- ATC code: J04AK07 (Other drugs for treatment of tuberculosis).
- Molecular formula: C10H12N4OS; molecular weight 236.29 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Pulmonary tuberculosis
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyphenol oxidase 2 | PPO2 | unknown | IC50 4.85 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
J04AK07 | ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIMYCOBACTERIALS › DRUGS FOR TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS › Other drugs for treatment of tuberculosis |
J04AM04 | ANTIINFECTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE › ANTIMYCOBACTERIALS › DRUGS FOR TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS › Combinations of drugs for treatment of tuberculosis |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C10H12N4OS |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 236.29 g/mol |
| CAS number | 104-06-3 |
| InChIKey | SRVJKTDHMYAMHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 9568512 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Thioacetazone used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Thioacetazone: Pulmonary tuberculosis.
How does Thioacetazone work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include PPO2.
What is the chemical formula of Thioacetazone?
Thioacetazone has the molecular formula C10H12N4OS and a molecular weight of 236.29 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 2631 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL375492 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 9568512 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB12829 — drug record
- FDA UNII MMG78X7SSR — substance identity
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