| Drug Name |
Tuberculin purified protein derivative |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D02311 |
| Description |
Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) is a sterile aqueous solution of a purified protein fraction for intradermal administration as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. The diagnostic test is commonly referred to as the Mantoux test which serves to minimize the risk of transmission of infection with *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* through early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic intervention. The purified protein fraction is isolated from culture media filtrates of a human strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is included in the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. |
| Indications and Usage |
Indicated as a diagnostic agent in Mantoux Test used to detect infection with *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*. |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
V04CF01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB11601
|
| KEGG ID |
D06256
|
| MeSH ID |
D014373
|
| PubChem ID |
Not Available
|
| TTD Drug ID |
Not Available
|
| NDC Product Code |
50090-0261; 50090-1668; 64117-409; 42023-104; 50090-1336; 49281-752 |
| UNII |
I7L8FKN87J
|
| Synonyms |
Tuberculin | PPD-B | PPD B | PPD-L | PPD L | Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin | PPD | PPD-S | PPD-CG | PPD CG | PPD-F | PPD F |
