Tilorone
Chemical compound
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Tilorone (trade names Amixin, Lavomax and others) is the first recognized synthetic, small molecular weight compound that is an orally active interferon inducer.[2] It is used as an antiviral drug in some countries which do not require double-blind placebo-controlled studies, including Russia. It is effective against Ebola virus in mice.[3] It shows activity against Eastern equine encephalitis and related viruses.[4]
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| Routes of administration | By mouth (tablets) |
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| Bioavailability | 60% |
| Protein binding | ~80% |
| Metabolism | Nil |
| Elimination half-life | 48 hours |
| Excretion | Feces (70%), urine (9%)[1] |
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| Formula | C25H34N2O3 |
| Molar mass | 410.558 g·mol−1 |
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Pharmacology
Tilorone activates the production of interferon.[2]