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Clofazimine

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Clofazimine Definition

A phenazine dye with anti-mycobacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. The exact mechanism through which clofazimine exerts its effect is unknown. However, it binds preferentially to mycobacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and cell growth. Clofazimine has a slow bactericidal effect on Mycobacterium leprae and is active against various other Mycobacteria.

Clofazimine Synonyms

Clofazimine, 2-Phenazinamine, 3,5-dihydro-N,5-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3-((1-methylethyl)imino)-, 3-(p-Chloranilino)-10-(p-chlorophenyl)-2,10-dihydro-2-(isopropylimino)-phenazine, CLOFAZIMINE, Lamprene

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