CHEBI:5801 - hydroxychloroquine

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ChEBI Name hydroxychloroquine
ChEBI ID CHEBI:5801
Definition An aminoquinoline that is chloroquine in which one of the N-ethyl groups is hydroxylated at position 2. An antimalarial with properties similar to chloroquine that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites, it is mainly used as the sulfate salt for the treatment of lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and light-sensitive skin eruptions.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): anticoronaviral agent
Any antiviral agent which inhibits the activity of coronaviruses.
antimalarial
A drug used in the treatment of malaria. Antimalarials are usually classified on the basis of their action against Plasmodia at different stages in their life cycle in the human.
Application(s): antirheumatic drug
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
dermatologic drug
A drug used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.
antimalarial
A drug used in the treatment of malaria. Antimalarials are usually classified on the basis of their action against Plasmodia at different stages in their life cycle in the human.
Related Structures
hydroxychloroquine is a Structural Derivative of
chloroquine
Mass : 319.87200
Formula : C18H26ClN3
3638 		ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
16134
hydroxychloroquine is a Conjugate Base of
hydroxychloroquine(2+)
Mass : 337.890
Formula : C18H28ClN3O
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