Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Probenecid

Name: Probenecid

Class:

Mech.: Interferes w/renal excretion of drugs that undergo tubular secretion. Inhib. glucuronide conjugation of other drugs.

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Excretion, t½:

Toxicity/S.E.s:

Utility:

Special Features: Decreases renal excretion of methotrexate — possible toxicity. Decreases renal excretion of penicillin.