| clioquinol | <chemical> A potentially neurotoxic 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative long used as a topical anti-infective, intestinal antiamebic, and vaginal trichomonacide. The oral preparation has been shown to cause subacute myelo-optic neuropathy and has been banned worldwide. Pharmacological action: amebicides, anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: 8-Quinolinol, 5-chloro-7-iodo- (12 Dec 1998) |
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