| carbapenems | A group of beta-lactam antibiotics in which the sulfur atom in the thiazolidine ring of the penicillin molecule is replaced by a carbon atom. Thienamycins are a subgroup of carbapenems which have a sulfur atom as the first constituent of the side chain. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| carbaril | Synonym: carbamate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbarsone | 4-Ureidobenzenearsonic acid; N-carbamoylarsanilic acid;an amoebicide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbaryl | <chemical> A carbamate insecticide and parasiticide. It is a potent anticholinesterase agent belonging to the carbamate group of reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. It has a particularly low toxicity from dermal absorption and is used for control of head lice in some countries. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, carbamate. Chemical name: 1-Naphthalenol, methylcarbamate (12 Dec 1998) |
| carbazides | 1,3-diaminoureas; rNH-NHCONH-NHR'. Synonym: carbohydrazides. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbazilquinone | <chemical> An alkylating agent structurally similar to mitomycin c and found to be effective in the treatment of leukaemia and various other neoplasms in mice. It causes leukaemia and thrombocytopenia in almost all human patients. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating. Chemical name: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(2-((aminocarbonyl)oxy)-1-methoxyethyl)-3,6-bis(1-aziridinyl)-5-methyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| carbazochrome salicylate | Adrenochrome monosaemicarbazone-sodium salicylate complex;an oxidation product of epinephrine used for the systemic control of capillary bleeding associated with increased capillary permeability. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbazole | Reacts with carbohydrates (including uronates and deoxypentoses) giving colours characteristic of the sugar type; used for assay and analysis of carbohydrates and formaldehyde, and as a dye intermediate; sensitive to ultraviolet light. Synonym: 9-azafluorene, diphenylenimine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbazole 1,9a-dioxygenase | <enzyme> Catalyses oxygenation of angular position next to nitrogen of carbazole ring system Registry number: EC 1.13.11.- Synonym: cara gene product, cardo enzyme (26 Jun 1999) |
| carbazotic acid | C6H2(NO2)3OH; 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol;has been used as an application in burns, eczema, erysipelas, and pruritus. Synonym: carbazotic acid, nitroxanthic acid. Origin: G. Pikros, bitter (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbenicillin | <chemical> Broad-spectrum semisynthetic penicillin derivative used parenterally. It is susceptible to gastric juice and penicillinase and may damage platelet function. Pharmacological action: penicillins. Chemical name: 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 6-((carboxyphenylacetyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-, (2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| carbenicillin disodium | Disodium salt of 6-(alpha-carboxy-alpha-phenylacetamido)penicillanic acid (alpha-carboxybenzylpenicillin);a semisynthetic extended spectrum penicillin active against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbenium | See: carbonium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| carbenoxolone | <chemical> An agent derived from licorice root. It is used for the treatment of digestive tract ulcers, especially in the stomach. Antidiuretic side effects are frequent, but otherwise the drug is low in toxicity. Pharmacological action: anti-ulcer agents. Chemical name: Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropoxy)-11-oxo-, (3beta,20beta)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| carbenoxolone disodium | 3b-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic hydrogen succinate disodium salt;a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of peptic ulcer. (05 Mar 2000) |