Antimetabolite
The term given to a drug which retards cell division and slows down healing. In glaucoma surgery, antimetabolites are often used to prevent the drainage site from failing because of scarring.
Related Links
Antimetabolite – an overview — ScienceDirect Topics
Antimetabolite — biochemistry — Britannica.com
Glaucoma Today – New Trends in Antimetabolite Use (March/April 2014)
Mitomycin C for glaucoma surgery — Cochrane
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