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phenindione

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Also known as Dindevan®, phenylindanedione, 2-Phenyl-1,3-indandione, PID, 2-phenyl-1,3-diketohydrindene, 2-phenyl-1,3(2H)-Indenedione, Phenindion, Phenindionum

Phenindione is an anticoagulant which functions as a Vitamin K antagonist.

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Mass
222.06808
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chemical formula
C₁₅H₁₀O₂
canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2C(=O)C3=CC=CC=C3C2=O
defined daily dose
0.1
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
phenindione
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Phenindione
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Phenindione is an anticoagulant which functions as a Vitamin K antagonist.

Phenindione was introduced in the early 1950s. It acts similar to warfarin, but it has been associated with hypersensitivity reactions, so it is rarely used and warfarin is preferred.

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