Benzamidines
| Medical Definition: |
Amidines substituted with a benzene group. Benzamidine and its derivatives are known as peptidase inhibitors. |
| Guide Notes: |
peptidase inhib |
| Previously Indexed: |
Amidines (1972-1974),Benzene Derivatives (1972-1974) |
Benzamidines Categories.
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Diminazene - An effective trypanocidal agent. |
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Pentamidine - Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of PNEUMOCYSTIS pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects. |
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