Avcothane

blood compatible elastomer consisting of polyurethane & poly(dialkylsiloxane)

Also Known As:

Avcothane 51; Avcothane-51; Cardiothane 51; cardiothane

Networked: 1 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Carbamates: 945
      - Urethane: 2067
        Polyurethanes: 1617
        Avcothane: 1
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Plastics: 13104
    - Polyurethanes: 1617
      - Avcothane: 1
  - Siloxanes: 98
    - Silicones: 6623
      - Silicone Elastomers: 543
        Avcothane: 1
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Elastomers: 302
    - Polyurethanes: 1617
      - Avcothane: 1
    - Silicone Elastomers: 543
      - Avcothane: 1
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051

Related Diseases

1.	Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) 01/01/1984 - "Permeability studies were carried out with three lipophilic drugs, namely, phenytoin and primidone (both widely used in the treatment of epilepsies and convulsive disorders), and dapsone (a sulfone antimicrobial agent used in the treatment of leprosy and to a lesser extent in dermatitis herpetiformis) through silica-filled poly(dimethyl siloxane) (Silastic) membranes, and anisotropic membranes of poly(ether-urethane)/poly(dimethyl siloxane) block copolymer (Avcothane, Cardiothane). "
2.	Epilepsy (Aura) 01/01/1984 - "Permeability studies were carried out with three lipophilic drugs, namely, phenytoin and primidone (both widely used in the treatment of epilepsies and convulsive disorders), and dapsone (a sulfone antimicrobial agent used in the treatment of leprosy and to a lesser extent in dermatitis herpetiformis) through silica-filled poly(dimethyl siloxane) (Silastic) membranes, and anisotropic membranes of poly(ether-urethane)/poly(dimethyl siloxane) block copolymer (Avcothane, Cardiothane). "
3.	Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Disease, Duhring's) 01/01/1984 - "Permeability studies were carried out with three lipophilic drugs, namely, phenytoin and primidone (both widely used in the treatment of epilepsies and convulsive disorders), and dapsone (a sulfone antimicrobial agent used in the treatment of leprosy and to a lesser extent in dermatitis herpetiformis) through silica-filled poly(dimethyl siloxane) (Silastic) membranes, and anisotropic membranes of poly(ether-urethane)/poly(dimethyl siloxane) block copolymer (Avcothane, Cardiothane). "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Avcothane
2.	Urethane (Ethyl Carbamate)
3.	Sulfones
4.	Siloxanes (Siloxane)
5.	Silicon Dioxide (Silica)
6.	Primidone (Sertan)
7.	Phenytoin (Dilantin)
8.	Ether (Diethyl Ether)
9.	Dapsone
10.	Anti-Infective Agents (Microbicides)