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Defencath
- Term ID
- CHEBI:230518
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- Defencath
- taurolidine and heparin
- taurolidine, heparin
- taurolidine/heparin
- Definition
- A mixture containing taurolidine (a thiadiazinane antimicrobial) and heparin sodium (an anti-coagulant). It is used to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from Defencath
Phenotype where environments contain Defencath
Phenotype modified by environments containing Defencath
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