| Bioactivity | Oxantel pamoate is a widely available dewormer, potently against Trichuris muris and Hookworms. |
| Target | Antiparasitic |
| In Vivo | The activity of the veterinary drug Oxantel pamoate is studied against Trichuris muris, Ancylostoma ceylanicum and Necator americanus. An ED50s of 4.7 mg/kg is calculated for Oxantel pamoate against T. muris in mice. Combinations of Oxantel pamoate with pyrantel pamoate behaved antagonistically (combination index (CI)=2.53). Oxantel pamoate combined with Levamisole, Albendazole or Ivermectin using ratios based on their ED50s reveals antagonistic effects (CI=1.27, 1.90 and 1.27, respectively). A highly synergistic effect (CI=0.15) is observed when Oxantel pamoate-mebendazole is administered to T. muris-infected mice. Oxantel pamoate (10 mg/kg) lacks activity against Ancylostoma ceylanicum and Necator americanus[1]. |
| Name | Oxantel pamoate |
| CAS | 68813-55-8 |
| Formula | C36H32N2O7 |
| Molar Mass | 604.65 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Keiser J, et al. Activity of oxantel pamoate monotherapy and combination chemotherapy against Trichuris muris and hookworms: revival of an old drug. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2013;7(3):e2119. |