Detailed Product Description

Atovaquone (alternative spelling: atavaquone) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of . Atovaquone is a hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, an analog of , with antipneumocystic activity.. It is also manufactured in the US in the liquid form, or oral suspension, under the brand name Mepron. Atovaquone is a medication used to treat or prevent:

1. (PCP), although it is not approved for treatment of severe PCP.
2. . The medication has antiparasitic and therapeutic effects.
3. . It is one of the two components (along with ) in the drug Malarone. Malarone has fewer side effects than , but can be more expensive because it's taken daily.

(TMP-SMX, Bactrim) is generally considered first line therapy for PCP or toxoplasmosis. However, atovaquone may be used in patients who cannot tolerate, or are allergic to, TMP-SMX. In addition, atovaquone has the advantage of not causing , which is an important issue in patients who have undergone .

 Identification

Name Atovaquone    

Synonyms   

Molecular Formula  C22H19ClO3

Molecular Weight  366.84  

CAS Registry Number  95233-18-4