| azatadine maleate | An antihistamine with anticholinergic and antiserotonin properties. Chemical name: 6,11-Dihydro-11-(1-methyl-4-piperidylidene)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine dimaleate. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| azathioprine | <chemical> An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (merck index, 11th ed) Pharmacological action: antimetabolites, antimetabolites, antineoplastic, antirheumatic agents, carcinogens, immunosuppressive agents. Chemical name: 6-((1-methyl-4-nitro-1h-imidazol-5-yl)thio)-1h-purine. (12 Dec 1998) |
| azauridine | <chemical> A triazine nucleoside used as an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with pyrimidine biosynthesis thereby preventing formation of cellular nucleic acids. As the triacetate, it is also effective as an antipsoriatic. Pharmacological action: antimetabolites, antimetabolites, antineoplastic, dermatologic agents. Chemical name: 1,2,4-Triazine-3,5(2H,4H)-dione, 2-beta-D-ribofuranosyl- (12 Dec 1998) |