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Acedapsone
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Definition
: Acetylated sulfone that is slowly metabolized to give long-term, low blood levels of DAPSONE. It has antimicrobial and antimalarial action, but is mainly used as a depot leprostatic agent.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Infective Agents
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Antimalarials
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Leprostatic Agents
Other names
DADDS; Diacetyldapsone; Acetyldiphenazonum; 4,4' Diacetyldiaminodiphenylsulfone; Sulfadiamine; Rodilone; Hansolar; 4,4'-
Diacetyldiaminodiphenylsulfone; 4',4'''-
Sulfonylbis(acetanilide)