Pharmacologic Substance
anethole trithione
Definitions related to anethole trithione:
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(anetholtrithion) A substituted dithiolthione and analog of chemopreventive agent oltipraz. Anethole trithione is a bile secretion-stimulating drug that restores salivation and relieves the discomfort of dry mouth in chemotherapy-induced xerostomia. In addition, this agent has exhibited chemopreventive properties. The mechanism of action for the chemopreventive and xerostomia properties have not been fully elucidated.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(anetholtrithione) A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Choleretic used to allay dry mouth and constipation due to tranquilizers.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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