Lotrifen

Lotrifen (INNTooltip International Nonproprietary Name), also known as trazisoquine and sold under the brand names Canocenta and Privaprol, is an abortifacient which is used in veterinary medicine, first described in 1978.

Etymology

The name "Lotrifen" is derived from the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) system, which is used to provide unique generic names for pharmaceutical substances. The etymology of "trazisoquine" is not known.

Usage

Lotrifen is primarily used in veterinary medicine as an abortifacient. An abortifacient is a substance that induces abortion. It is sold under the brand names Canocenta and Privaprol.

History

Lotrifen was first described in the scientific literature in 1978. Since then, it has been used in the field of veterinary medicine.

Related Terms

• Abortifacient: A substance that induces abortion.
• Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals.
• International Nonproprietary Name (INN): A system of unique names for pharmaceutical substances, used globally for the identification of drugs.

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