thiambutosine

Uses

Thiambutosine is an inhibitor of Mycobacterium leprae with low oral activity. In animal experiments, Thiambutosine can inhibit leprosy infection by intramuscular injection[1][2].

References

[1] Ellard G A. A Preliminary Study of the Absorption, et al. A Preliminary Study of the Absorption, Metabolism and Excretion of Injectable Thiambutosine[J]. Leprosy Review, 1966, 37(1): 17-22.
[2] Adams A R, et al. Dapsone-resistant lepromatous leprosy in England[J]. British medical journal, 1966, 2(5518): 872.