AMBATHIZON
\ˌambaθˈa͡ɪzən], \ˌambaθˈaɪzən], \ˌa_m_b_a_θ_ˈaɪ_z_ə_n]\
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A thiosemicarbazone that is used in association with other antimycobacterial agents in the initial and continuation phases of antituberculosis regimens. Thiacetazone containing regimens are less effective than the short-course regimen recommended by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and are used in some developing countries to reduce drug costs. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p217)
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