para-aminobenzoic acid; 4-aminobenzoic acid (PABA, Paraben, Potaba)

Introduction

Tradename: Potaba. (potassium para-aminobenzate)

Indications

• antifibrosis
  • scleroderma
  • Peyronie's disease
  • dermatomyositis
  • morphea
  • pemphigus
• vitiligo

Contraindications

• patients taking sulfonamides

Dosage

500 to 1000 mg PO QD

Tabs: 500 mg

Adverse effects

• anorexia
• nausea
• fever
• rash
• adverse effects subside with cessation of therapy

Notes

Topical agent. Active ingredient of some sunscreens

More general terms

• aminobenzoate

Component of

• arginine/para aminobenzoate

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=978
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=8745