| ETEC | Enterotoxigenic strain of Escherichia coli; attaches to the duodenum or proximal small intestine mucosa, where it forms heat-stable and heat-labile toxins that activate adenylate cyclase, causing wasting diarrhoea. Responsible for 40-70% of traveler's diarrhoea; chiefly water-borne via human faeces. Most important cause of diarrhoea among infants living in tropical areas. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ethacridine | <chemical> 7-ethoxy-3,9-acridinediamine. A topically applied anti-infective agent. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: 3,9-Acridinediamine, 7-ethoxy- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ethacridine lactate | 6,9-diamino-2-ethoxyacridine lactate;an antiseptic for treatment of wounds. Synonym: acrinol. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ethacrynate sodium | Sodium salt of ethacrynic acid for parenteral use. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ethacrynic acid | <chemical> A diuretic with actions and uses similar to those of frusemide although it is chemically unrelated. Pharmacological action: diuretics. Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,3-dichloro-4-(2-methylene-1-oxobutyl)phenoxy)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ethadione | 3-Ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione;an anticonvulsant. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ethal | <chemistry> A white waxy solid, C16H33.OH; called also cetylic alcohol. See Cetylic alcohol, under Cetylic. Origin: Ether + alcohol: cf. F. Ethal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ethambutol | <chemical> An antitubercular agent that inhibits the transfer of mycolic acids into the cell wall of the tubercle bacillus. It may also inhibit the synthesis of spermidine in mycobacteria. The action is usually bactericidal, and the drug can penetrate human cell membranes to exert its lethal effect. Pharmacological action: antitubercular agents. Chemical name: 1-Butanol, 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediyldiimino)bis-, (S-(R*,R*))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ethambutol hydrochloride | (+)-2,2'-(Ethylenedimino)-di(1-butanol) dihydrochloride;a tuberculostatic, effective against organisms resistant to other tuberculostatic drugs; a serious reaction is visual impairment which, however, appears to be reversible. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ethamivan | N,N-Diethylvanillamide; 3-methoxyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid diethylamide;a central nervous system stimulant and analeptic, once used as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of severe respiratory depression due to barbiturates and carbon dioxide retention. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ethamoxytriphetol | <chemical> Alpha-(4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)-4-methoxy-alpha-phenylbenzeneethanol. A non-steroidal oestrogen antagonist. Pharmacological action: oestrogen antagonists. Chemical name: Benzeneethanol, alpha-(4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)-4-methoxy-alpha-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ethamsylate | <chemical> 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonic acid compound with diethylamine (1:1). Benzenesulfonate derivative used as a systemic haemostatic. Pharmacological action: haemostatics. Chemical name: Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, compd. With N-ethylethanamine (1:1) (12 Dec 1998) |
| ethanal | <chemical> A colourless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. Chemical name: Acetaldehyde (12 Dec 1998) |
| ethane | <chemistry> A gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H6, forming a constituent of ordinary illuminating gas. It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol, aldehyde, ether, and acetic acid. Synonym: dimethyl. Origin: From Ether. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ethanediamine | H2N(CH2)2NH2;a volatile colourless liquid of ammoniacal odour and caustic taste; the dihydrochloride is used as a urinary acidifier. Synonym: ethanediamine. (05 Mar 2000) |