clofazimine

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English

Chemical structure of clofazimine
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Etymology

From chlo(ro)- +‎ ph(en)az(ine) +‎ imine.

Pronunciation

Noun

clofazimine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A reddish brown fat-soluble powdered dye C27H22Cl2N4 that is a derivative of riminophenazine used especially to treat lepromatous leprosy.
    • 2009 April 28, Kate Murphy, “With Aid of Drug Library, New Remedies From Old”, in New York Times:
      Another drug, clofazimine, used more than a century ago to treat leprosy, may be effective against autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and psoriasis.

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