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Ethionamide

Medical Definition: A second-line antitubercular agent that inhibits mycolic acid synthesis. It also may be used for treatment of leprosy. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p868)
Also Called: Trecator
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 536-33-4

Ethionamide Medical Definitions and Terms

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