Pindone Explained

Pindone is an anticoagulant drug^[1] for agricultural use. It is commonly used as a rodenticide in the management of rat and rabbit populations.

It is pharmacologically analogous to warfarin and inhibits the synthesis of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.

See also

• 1,3-Indandione

Notes and References

1. Robinson MH, Twigg LE, Wheeler SH, Martin GR . Effect of the anticoagulant, pindone, on the breeding performance and survival of merino sheep, Ovis aries . Comp. Biochem. Physiol. B . 140 . 3 . 465–73 . March 2005 . 15694595 . 10.1016/j.cbpc.2004.11.011 .