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Thiosemicarbazones
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Guide Notes: | antituberc agents |
Methisazone - An antiviral agent effective against pox viruses. | |
Thioacetazone - A thiosemicarbazone that is used in association with other antimycobacterial agents in the initial and continuation phases of antituberculosis regimens. Thiacetazone containing regimens are less effective than the short-course regimen recommended by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and are used in some developing countries to reduce drug costs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p217) |
Thiosemicarbazones Medical Definitions and Terms
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