Tiocarlide is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions related to the immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriasis. It is a biologic medicine, meaning it is made from living cells, and works by blocking certain proteins that are involved in the inflammation process. Common side effects include injection site reactions, headache, fever, and fatigue.
Thiocarlide is a medication that was once used to treat tuberculosis. It is a thiourea drug, which means it contains a sulfur atom bonded to two carbon atoms and a nitrogen atom. Thiocarlide works by inhibiting the synthesis of oleic acid and tuberculostearic acid, which are fatty acids that are essential for the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Thiocarlide was developed in the 1950s and was used for many years as a treatment for tuberculosis. However, it was eventually withdrawn from the market because of the development of more effective antibiotics.
Here are some additional details about thiocarlide:
- Chemical formula: C23H32N2O2S
- CAS registry number: 910-86-1
- Molecular weight: 400.577 g/mol
- Mechanism of action: Inhibits the synthesis of oleic acid and tuberculostearic acid