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pectin
Polymers of mostly D-galacturonic acid, generally alpha-1,4 linkages found in fruits. Used in jams & jellies to enhance viscosity.
Pharmacology:
Indications: (uses)
1) diarrhea
2) plasma expander
Mechanism of action:
1) complexes H2O
2) binds Ca+2
General
polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate, glycan)
antidiarrheal agent
References
Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
Component-of
attapulgite/bismuth subsalicylate/kaolin/pectin (Kaopectate)
benzocaine/pectin
dyclonine/menthol/pectin
kaolin/pectin
lactobacillus acidophilus/pectin
menthol/pectin