Synonyms: Defencath® (taurolidine + heparin) | taurolin
taurolidine is an approved drug (FDA (2023))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Taurolidine is a thiadiazinane antimicrobial compound used to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections [1].
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References |
1. Browne MK, Leslie GB, Pfirrmann RW. (1976)
Taurolin, a new chemotherapeutic agent. J Appl Bacteriol, 41 (3): 363-8. [PMID:828157] |