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Eflornithine (α-difluoromethylornithine or DFMO) is a drug found to be effective in the treatment of facial hirsutism (excessive hair growth) as well as in African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). Eflornithine hydrochloride cream for topical application is meant for women suffering from facial hirsutism. Eflornithine for injection against sleeping sickness is manufactured by Sanofi Aventis and sold under the brand name Ornidyl in the USA.

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ATC prefix
D11
ATC suffix
AX16
Bioavailability
100.0
CAS number
70052-12-9
ChEBI
41948
FDA UNII code
ZQN1G5V6SR
IUPAC name
(RS)-25-diamino-2-(difluoromethyl)pentanoic acid
PubChem
3009

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