Disufenton sodium
Disufenton Sodium
Disufenton Sodium (pronunciation: di-suh-fen-ton so-dee-um) is a chemical compound used in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term "Disufenton Sodium" is derived from its chemical composition. "Di" refers to two, "sufenton" is a reference to its sulfonate functional group, and "sodium" is a reference to the sodium ions present in the compound.
Definition
Disufenton Sodium is a neuroprotective agent that has been investigated for its potential use in the treatment of stroke and other conditions involving neuronal damage. It works by inhibiting the production of free radicals, which can cause damage to neurons.
Related Terms
- Neuroprotective Agent: A type of medication designed to protect the brain from injury and to enhance its function.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
- Neuron: A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system.
- Free Radicals: Atoms or molecules that have an unpaired electron and are therefore unstable and highly reactive.
Usage
Disufenton Sodium has been used in clinical trials to assess its efficacy in reducing the damage caused by stroke. It has also been studied for its potential use in the treatment of other neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disufenton sodium
- Wikipedia's article - Disufenton sodium
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