loading...| Preferred Name |
Attapulgite |
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| Synonyms |
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| Definitions |
A natural clay-like mineral mixture of hydrated aluminum silicate containing magnesium, adsorbent Attapulgite (kaopectate) acts locally in the intestines to adsorb bacteria and toxins; reduce water loss; and treat diarrhea. Sometimes it is activated by heat to increase absorbency. (NCI04) |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C28841 |
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| CAS_Registry |
12174-11-7 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
Al.Mg.10O.4Si.HO.4H2O |
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| code |
C28841 |
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| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| definition |
A natural clay-like mineral mixture of hydrated aluminum silicate containing magnesium, adsorbent Attapulgite (kaopectate) acts locally in the intestines to adsorb bacteria and toxins; reduce water loss; and treat diarrhea. Sometimes it is activated by heat to increase absorbency. (NCI04) |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
U6V729APAM |
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| label |
Attapulgite |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Attapulgite |
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| Preferred_Name |
Attapulgite |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C28841 |
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| prefLabel |
Attapulgite |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0052657 |
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| subClassOf |