Chemistry:Protionamide

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Protionamide (or prothionamide) is a medication used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.[1][2]

Protionamide is a therapeutic alternative on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[3]

References

  1. "Mechanism of thioamide drug action against tuberculosis and leprosy". The Journal of Experimental Medicine 204 (1): 73–8. January 2007. doi:10.1084/jem.20062100. PMID 17227913. 
  2. "A clinical trial of ethionamide and prothionamide for treatment of lepromatous leprosy". The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 74 (3): 457–61. March 2006. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.2006.74.457. PMID 16525107. 
  3. The selection and use of essential medicines, 2025: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 24th list. Geneva: World Health Organization. 2025. doi:10.2471/B09474.