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Brand Name :
Not available
Synonyms :
aminacrine undecylate
Class :
Anti-infective agent
Brand Name :
Not available
Synonyms :
aminacrine undecylate
Class :
Anti-infective agent
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
SuppositoriesÂ
1gÂ
Vaginal InfectionsÂ
14mg of aminacrine hydrochloride is used along with sulphanilamide twice a day in the form of vaginal suppositories.Â
Indicated for vaginal infections
14mg of aminacrine hydrochloride is used along with sulphanilamide twice a day in the form of vaginal suppositories
Safety and efficacy not establishedÂ
Refer adult dosingÂ
Actions and Spectrum:Â
It is a member of the family of dyes called amino acridine dyes which may bind to DNA and cause mutagenesis. Aminacrine is used topically as an antiseptic agent in therapeutic practice.Â
Vulvovaginal discomfortÂ
Black box warning:Â
NoneÂ
Contraindications/caution:Â
HypersensitivityÂ
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Pregnancy warnings:Â Â
Pregnancy Category: Insufficient data availableÂ
Lactation:Â Â
Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy Categories:Â Â Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the 1st trimester or in the 3rd trimester.  Â
Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.  Â
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women.  Â
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.  Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.  Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.   Â
Pharmacology:Â
It is a member of the family of dyes called amino acridine dyes which may bind to DNA and cause mutagenesis. Aminacrine is used topically as an antiseptic agent in therapeutic practice.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
The pharmacodynamic activity is not known.Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited information is available on the ADMEÂ
Administration:Â
It is administered intravaginally in the form of suppositoriesÂ
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: aminacrine undecylateÂ
Why do we use aminacrine undecylate?Â
Aminacrine undecylate is an anti-infective dye that glows in the dark. Because of the way it interacts with DNA, it is used topically as a mutagen and antiseptic. It is also employed as a pH indicator inside cells.Â
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