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Probenecid MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Probenecid
Tree Number(s)
D02.065.884.625
D02.886.590.700.625
Unique ID
D011339
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011339
Scope Note
The prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tubular excretion of other drugs, has been used as an adjunct to antibacterial therapy.
Entry Term(s)
Benecid
Benemid
Benuryl
Pro-Cid
Probecid
Probenecid Weimer
Pharm Action
Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic
Uricosuric Agents
Registry Numbers
PO572Z7917
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Related Numbers
57-66-9
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzoic acid, 4-((dipropylamino)sulfonyl)-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/07/01
Probenecid Preferred
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