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Melarsoprol MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Melarsoprol
Tree Number(s)
D02.129.500
Unique ID
D008549
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008549
Scope Note
Arsenical used in trypanosomiases. It may cause fatal encephalopathy and other undesirable side effects.
Entry Term(s)
Arsobal
Mel B
Melarsenoxid-BAL
Pharm Action
Trypanocidal Agents
Registry Numbers
ZF3786Q2E8
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Related Numbers
494-79-1
CAS Type 1 Name
1,3,2-Dithiarsolane-4-methanol, 2-(4-((4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)phenyl)-
Previous Indexing
Arsenicals (1968-1974)
Triazines (1968-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under ARSENICALS 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under ARSENICALS 1975-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2019/07/01
Melarsoprol Preferred
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