Stilbamidine Isethionate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A compound of the diamidine stilbenedicarboxamidine and hydroxyethanesulfonic acid, with potential activity against various protozoans. Upon administration, stilbamidine isethionate targets and binds to DNA. This inhibits cell division and reproduction in protozoans. It is also taken up in the lysosomes.

**Synonyms:** - STILBAMIDINE ISETHIONATE - Stilbamidine Isetionate