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MeSH Heading: Melarsoprol
Tree Number(s): D02.129.500
Unique ID: D008549
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008549
Scope Note: Arsenical used in trypanosomiases. It may cause fatal encephalopathy and other undesirable side effects.
Entry Term(s): Arsobal; Mel B; Melarsenoxid-BAL
Pharm Action: Trypanocidal Agents
Registry Numbers: ZF3786Q2E8; 0
Related Numbers: 494-79-1
CAS Type 1 Name: 1,3,2-Dithiarsolane-4-methanol, 2-(4-((4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)phenyl)-
Previous Indexing: Arsenicals (1968-1974); Triazines (1968-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under ARSENICALS 1975-90
History Note: 91(75); was see under ARSENICALS 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/19
Revision Date: 2019/07/01

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toxicity (TO)

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