Suramin
A polyanionic compound with an unknown mechanism of action. It is used parenterally in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and it has been used clinically with diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult Onchocerca. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1643) It has also been shown to have potent antineoplastic properties.
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.638.555.750, D02.886.645.600.080.050.650.750, D04.615.638.555.750
MeSH Unique ID: D013498
Registry Number: 6032D45BEM
Entry Terms:
- Germanin
- Suramin Sodium
- Sodium, Suramin
- Suramin, Hexasodium Salt
- Hexasodium Salt Suramin
- Salt Suramin, Hexasodium
- Suramin, Monosodium Salt
- Monosodium Salt Suramin
- Salt Suramin, Monosodium
- Moranil
- Naganin
- Naganol
- Naphuride
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