Suramin (SOO-rah-min) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Suramin (SOO-rah-min)? A drug that is used to treat infections caused by parasites. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the families of drugs called antiprotozoals and anthelmintics.

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