CHEBI:230518 - Defencath

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ChEBI Name Defencath
ChEBI ID CHEBI:230518
Definition A mixture containing taurolidine (a thiadiazinane antimicrobial) and heparin sodium (an anti-coagulant). It is used to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter.
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Roles Classification
Biological Role(s): antimicrobial agent
A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.
Application(s): antiinfective agent
A substance used in the prophylaxis or therapy of infectious diseases.
antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
anticoagulant
An agent that prevents blood clotting.
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