Stilbamidine

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

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

**Synonyms:** - 4,4'-Stilbenedicarboxamidine - STILBAMIDINE