Acediasulfone
Acediasulfone
Acediasulfone (pronunciation: a-ce-di-a-sul-fone) is a sulfone derivative used in the treatment of leprosy. It is also known as 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylsulfone.
Etymology
The term "Acediasulfone" is derived from the Greek word "acedia" meaning indifference, and "sulfone", a chemical compound containing sulfur.
Usage
Acediasulfone is primarily used in the treatment of leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is often used in combination with other drugs in a multi-drug therapy approach to effectively treat and manage the disease.
Related Terms
- Sulfone: A group of organic compounds containing sulfur.
- Leprosy: A chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
- Mycobacterium leprae: The bacterium that causes leprosy.
- Multi-drug therapy: The use of multiple drugs to treat a single disease.
See Also
- Dapsone: A sulfone antibiotic used in the treatment of leprosy.
- Rifampicin: An antibiotic used in the treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis.
- Clofazimine: An anti-leprosy drug used in combination with other drugs in multi-drug therapy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acediasulfone
- Wikipedia's article - Acediasulfone
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