What is Succimer Succimer is an oral chelating agent used to treat lead toxicity. Succimer works by forming water-soluble chelates with lead, which are excreted in the urine. Succimer may have efficacy for lead encephalopathy and for other heavy metal poisoning such as mercury or arsenic poisoning; data are limited. Succimer was approved by the …
What is Streptomycin Streptomycin is a parenteral aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from cultures of Streptomyces griseus. It was the first of the aminoglycosides to be isolated and used therapeutically. Clinical use of streptomycin includes Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections (second- or third-line agent), tularemia (Francisella tularensis), plague (Yersinia pestis), and, until recently, in combination with a penicillin for the treatment of …
What is Streptozocin Streptozocin is an alkylating agent of the nitrosurea family, which includes carmustine and lomustine. It is a natural product from Streptomyces achromogenes. Streptozocin is used in the management of pancreatic islet cell carcinoma, carcinoid tumor, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It seems to have specific activity only in pancreatic cancers and some gastrointestinal …
What is Stiripentol Stiripentol is a structurally unique oral antiepileptic indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years and older who are also taking clobazam. There are no clinical data to support stiripentol monotherapy in Dravet syndrome; trials have only documented efficacy when it is combined with clobazam and/or …
What is Stavudine d4T Stavudine d4T is an oral antiretroviral nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). It is a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analog used in combination with other agents to treat HIV-infected patients. Stavudine is indicated as part of combination therapy for the treatment of HIV infection; it is not recommended to be given as monotherapy. …
What is Stannous Fluoride Stannous fluoride is a topically administered fluoride preparation. Although water contains fluoride ions, natural water in some areas has a very low fluoride concentration. Topical fluorides, such as toothpastes, mouth rinses, gels, and foams, strengthen teeth already present in the mouth by making them more decay-resistant. In contrast, systemic fluorides, such …
What is St Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum) St. John’s wort, Hypericum perforatum, is an aromatic perennial native to Europe, parts of Africa and Asia, and the western US. Its yellow flowers are especially bright on June 24, the traditional birthday of St. John the Baptist, hence the name “St. John’s wort”. Other names include “goat weed” …
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