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Dehydroemetine

Anti protozoal

Description

It is an antiamoebic agent used in the treatment of intestinal and hepatic amoebiasis. It acts by inhibiting protein synthesis by arresting intra ribosomal translocation of tRNA-amino acid complex. Kills trophozoites but ineffective against cysts.

Mechanism of action

Semisynthetic derivative of emetine.? Effect on nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum.

 

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Mechanism of action

Semisynthetic derivative of emetine.? Effect on nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum.

 

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