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Defencath

Term ID
CHEBI:230518
Synonyms
  • Defencath
  • taurolidine and heparin
  • taurolidine, heparin
  • taurolidine/heparin
Definition
A mixture containing taurolidine (a thiadiazinane antimicrobial) and heparin sodium (an anti-coagulant). It is used to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from Defencath
Phenotype where environments contain Defencath
Phenotype modified by environments containing Defencath
Human Disease / Model Data
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