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Triazines

	Altretamine - An alkylating agent proposed as an antineoplastic. It also acts as a chemosterilant for male houseflies and other insects.
	Apazone - An anti-inflammatory agent used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It also has uricosuric properties and has been used to treat gout.
	Atrazine - A selective triazine herbicide. Inhalation hazard is low and there are no apparent skin manifestations or other toxicity in humans. Acutely poisoned sheep and cattle may show muscular spasms, faciculations, stiff gait, increased respiratory rates, adrenal degeneration, and congestion of the lungs, liver, and kidneys. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed)
	Oxonic Acid - Antagonist of urate oxidase.
	Prometryne - A selective pre- and post-emergence herbicide. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
	Simazine - A triazine herbicide.

Triazines Medical Definitions and Terms