Demeclocycline hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of demeclocycline. A tetracycline antibiotic, it is used (mainly as the hydrochloride) for the treatment of Lyme disease, acne and bronchitis, as well as for hyponatraemia (low blood sodium concentration) due to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) where fluid restriction alone has been ineffective. Among its listed roles, it functions as a aquaretic and an antibacterial drug. It includes a demeclocycline. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Tetracyclines. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives, antibacterials and hyponatremia agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Clortetrin, Ledermycin and Elkamicina. Its PubChem CID is 54686764.
Demeclocycline hydrochloride
| CAS No | 64-73-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C21H22Cl2N2O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 501.3 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aR)-7-chloro-4-(dimethylamino)-1,6,10,11,12a-pentahydroxy-3,12-dioxo-4a,5,5a,6-tetrahydro-4H-tetracene-2-carboxamide;hydrochloride |
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Demeclocycline hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of demeclocycline.
The listed CAS number is 64-73-3.
The listed molecular formula is C21H22Cl2N2O8.
The listed molecular weight is 501.3 g/mol.
(4S,4aS,5aS,6S,12aR)-7-chloro-4-(dimethylamino)-1,6,10,11,12a-pentahydroxy-3,12-dioxo-4a,5,5a,6-tetrahydro-4H-tetracene-2-carboxamide;hydrochloride.
The source lists Clortetrin, Ledermycin and Elkamicina.