Polyamines
| Definition: |
|
| Previously Indexed: |
Amines (1966-1970) |
Polyamines Categories.
 |
Colestipol - Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels. |
|
Diamines - Organic chemicals which have two amino groups in an aliphatic chain. |
|
Hexadimethrine - A synthetic polymer which agglutinates red blood cells. It is used as a heparin antagonist. |
|
Methenamine - An antibacterial agent most commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Its antibacterial action derives from the slow release of formaldehyde by hydrolysis at acidic pH. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p173) |
|
Pentetic Acid - An iron chelating agent with properties similar to those of the edetates. (From Dorland, 28th ed) DTPA has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium. |
Polyamines Definitions and Terms
MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. The medical terms and definitions are not intended to replace medical informaion provided by licensed healthcare professionals. Please see a doctor if you need medical assistance. Don't see the medical term you were researching? Send us an e-mail from our "about us" page. We will do our best to research and classify new medical terms in a timely manner. Our current list of medical terms is over 26,000. Data sources include the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2004 Medical Subject Headings.
|
