Benznidazole

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A nitroimidazole derivative having an antiprotozoal activity by interfering with parasite protein biosynthesis, influencing cytokines production and stimulating host phagocytosis. (NCI)

**Synonyms:** - 2-Nitro-N-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide - BENZNIDAZOLE - N-Benzyl-2-nitroimidazole-1-acetamide - N-benzyl-2-nitroimidazole-1-acetamide - Radanil - Ro-7-1051 - Rochagan