Generic name:atovaquone
Dosage form: tablets
Drug class:Miscellaneous antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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Mepron Description
Mepron (atovaquone) is an antiprotozoal agent. The chemical name of atovaquone is trans-2-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl]-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione. Atovaquone is a yellow crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water. It has a molecular weight of 366.84 and the molecular formula C22H19ClO3.
Mepron tablets are for oral administration. Each film-coated tablet contains 250 mg of atovaquone and the inactive ingredients hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl-cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide.
Mepron - Clinical Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action:Atovaquone is a hydroxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, an analog of ubiquinone, with anti-pneumocystis activity. The mechanism of action against
