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<chemical>
A thiamine antagonist due to its inhibition of thiamine pyrophosphorylation. It is used to produce thiamine deficiency.
Pharmacological action: antimetabolites.
Chemical name: Pyridinium, 1-((4-amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl)-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-methyl-, bromide, monohydrobromide
(12 Dec 1998)
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