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cyfluthrin

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cyfluthrin is a cyfluthrin drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Cyfluthrin works by disrupting the insect nervous system, ultimately leading to paralysis and death.

Cyfluthrin is a small molecule pyrethroid insecticide used as a household pesticide, commonly supplied as a 10-25% liquid concentrate for commercial use. It is highly toxic to fish and invertebrates but relatively less toxic to humans.

At a glance

Generic namecyfluthrin
Drug classcyfluthrin
Therapeutic areaNeuroscience
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Imagine your nervous system as a complex electrical grid. Cyfluthrin is like a power outage that disrupts the flow of signals, causing the insect's muscles to become paralyzed and unable to function. This leads to the insect's death.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about cyfluthrin

What is cyfluthrin?

cyfluthrin is a cyfluthrin drug.

How does cyfluthrin work?

Cyfluthrin works by disrupting the insect nervous system, ultimately leading to paralysis and death.

What drug class is cyfluthrin in?

cyfluthrin belongs to the cyfluthrin class. See all cyfluthrin drugs at /class/cyfluthrin.

What development phase is cyfluthrin in?

cyfluthrin is in unknown.

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