Glycobiarsol

Glycobiarsol is a chemical compound used in the treatment of amoebiasis, a parasitic infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. It is an organometallic compound that contains arsenic, and is related to the drug carbarsone.

Etymology

The term "Glycobiarsol" is derived from the words "glyco", referring to the presence of a sugar molecule, and "biarsol", indicating the presence of two arsenic atoms in the compound.

Medical Use

Glycobiarsol is primarily used in the treatment of amoebiasis, a parasitic infection of the intestines caused by Entamoeba histolytica. The drug works by inhibiting the growth of the amoeba, thereby preventing it from causing further damage to the intestinal lining.

Related Terms

• Amoebiasis: A parasitic infection of the intestines caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
• Entamoeba histolytica: A species of amoeba that causes amoebiasis.
• Organometallic compound: A compound that contains a metal atom bonded to a carbon atom.
• Carbarsone: A related drug that also contains arsenic and is used in the treatment of amoebiasis.

See Also

• List of drugs used in the treatment of amoebiasis
• List of organometallic compounds

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