stilbamidine

stilbamidine
A compound used in the treatment of leishmaniasis (kala azar), in infections due to Blastomyces dermatitidis, and in actinomycosis; also used in multiple myeloma for the relief of bone pain.

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stil·bam·i·dine (')stil-'bam-ə-.dēn n a diamidine C16H16N4 derived from stilbene and used chiefly in the form of its crystalline isethionate salt C20H28N4O8S2 in treating various fungal infections

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