Medical Definition of Acedapsone
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Acetylated sulfone that is slowly metabolised to give long-term, low blood levels of dapsone. It has antimicrobial and antimalarial action, but is mainly used as a depot leprostatic agent.
Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, antimalarials, leprostatic agents.
Chemical name: Acetamide, N,N'-(sulfonyldi-4,1-phenylene)bis-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acedapsone
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