| NAF | <abbreviation> Neutrophil activating factor. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nafarelin | <chemical> 6-(3-(2-naphthalenyl)-d-alanine)luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig). A gonadorelin analog agonist. It has been used in the treatment of central precocious puberty and endometriosis. Pharmacological action: hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: Luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig), 6-(3-(2-naphthalenyl)-D-alanine)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| nafcillin | <chemical> A semi-synthetic antibiotic related to penicillin. Pharmacological action: penicillins. Chemical name: 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 6-(((2-ethoxy-1-naphthalenyl)carbonyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-, (2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| nafenopin | <chemical> A peroxisome proliferator that is used experimentally to promote liver tumours. It has been used as an antihyperproteinaemic agent. Pharmacological action: antilipaemic agents, carcinogens. Chemical name: Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-2-(4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl)phenoxy)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| Naffziger | Howard C., U.S. Surgeon, 1884-1961. See: Naffziger operation, Naffziger syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Naffziger operation | Orbital decompression for severe malignant exophthalmos by removal of the lateral and superior orbital walls. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Naffziger syndrome | Scalenus-anticus syndrome |
| nafoxidine | <chemical> 1-(2-(4-(3,4-dihydro-6-methoxy-2-phenyl-1-naphthyl)phenoxy)ethyl)pyrrolidine. An oestrogen antagonist that has been used in the treatment of breast cancer. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal, oestrogen antagonists. Chemical name: Pyrrolidine, 1-(2-(4-(3,4-dihydro-6-methoxy-2-phenyl-1-naphthalenyl)phenoxy)ethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| nafronyl | <chemical> 2-(diethylamino)ethyl tetrahydro-alpha-(1-naphthylmethyl)-2-furanpropionate oxalate. A drug used in the management of peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders. It is claimed to enchance cellular oxidative capacity and to be a spasmolytic. It may also be an antagonist at 5ht-2 serotonin receptors. Pharmacological action: parasympatholytics, serotonin antagonists, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: 2-Furanpropanoic acid, tetrahydro-alpha-(1-naphthalenylmethyl)-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |
| nafronyl oxalate | 2-(Diethylamino)ethyl tetrahydro-alpha-(1-naphthylmethyl)-2-furanpropionate oxalate;a vasodilator drug. (05 Mar 2000) |
| naftifine hydrochloride | (E)-N-Cinnamyl-N-methyl-1-naphthalenemethylamine hydrochloride;a broad spectrum antifungal agent used in the topical treatment of tinea infections. (05 Mar 2000) |