A drug used to treat infections caused by certain microorganisms. It is also being studied in the treatment of melanoma. It prevents DNA from being copied and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of antifungal agent, a type of antiprotozoal agent, and a type of PRL phosphatase inhibitor. Also called Pentam.
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P,p'-(Pentamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidinebis(beta-hydroxyethanesulfonate);a toxic but effective drug used in the prophylaxis and treatment of early stages of both types of African sleeping sickness (Gambian and Rhodesian trypanosomiasis). It does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is not effective in the treatment of the advanced (neurological) st...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pen-tam′i-dēn īs′ĕ-thī′ō-nāt Definitions: 1. A toxic but effective drug for prophylaxis and treatment of early stages of both types of African sleeping sickness. It does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is not effective in the treatment of the neurologic stage of the dis...
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