Pharmacologic Substance
inosine pranobex
Definitions related to inosine pranobex:
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A formulation containing inosine, 4-acetamidobenzoic Acid, and N,N-dimethylaminoisopropanol, with immunomodulatory and antiviral activities. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, inosine pranobex appears to act as a thymus hormone analog; following administration, this agent may both induce T-cell differentiation and potentiate lymphoproliferative responses against transformed or virally-infected cells.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An alkylamino-alcohol complex of inosine used in the treatment of a variety of viral infections. Unlike other antiviral agents, it acts by modifying or stimulating cell-mediated immune processes rather than acting on the virus directly.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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