Free Radical Scavengers

DBCAT000864Pharmacologic class

Substances that influence the course of a chemical reaction by ready combination with free radicals. Among other effects, this combining activity protects pancreatic islets against damage by cytokines and prevents myocardial and pulmonary perfusion injuries. A DrugBank category of 16 drugs. 6 of them are approved.

Also known as
Scavengers, Free Radical

What you can answer from here — as of August 24, 2016

16DrugsEach linked to its full drug card
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60Drug targetsEvery drug–target pair in the class, with bond type
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2,206Marketed productsAcross the regions we cover, with dosage forms and routes
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13Routes of administrationHow the drugs in this class are given
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