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Radio-protective effect of sodium meclofenamate. A prospective clinical trial.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2681495     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Twentyfour patients treated with irradiation to either their pelvis or their chest for neoplastic disease were included in a randomized study of radioprotection with sodium meclofenamate (Meclomen) (SM). Seventeen patients received SM 100 mg, p.os, t.i.d., and seven received placebo. The long-range radiation related chronic gastrointestinal and urinary tract toxicity was diminished by SM. At 12 months post irradiation, SM treated patients experienced less gastrointestinal and urinary symptoms, as well as less measured bladder contraction, than the controls. Acute gastrointestinal signs of radiotoxicity, however, seemed to have been enhanced by SM. The treated patients suffered from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These acute toxic effects were temporary and reversible.
Authors:
M Mahafzah; J Halpern; H R Nava; R P Huben; S Sayyid; W Bryson; J L Ambrus
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of medicine     Volume:  20     ISSN:  0025-7850     ISO Abbreviation:  J Med     Publication Date:  1989  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-12-21     Completed Date:  1989-12-21     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7505566     Medline TA:  J Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  261-72     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo, NY 14214.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anthranilic Acids / therapeutic use*
Combined Modality Therapy
Digestive System / drug effects,  radiation effects
Double-Blind Method
Humans
Meclofenamic Acid / therapeutic use*
Middle Aged
Neoplasms / drug therapy,  radiotherapy*
Prospective Studies
Radiation Injuries / prevention & control
Radiation-Protective Agents / therapeutic use*
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Urinary Bladder / drug effects,  radiation effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anthranilic Acids; 0/Radiation-Protective Agents; 644-62-2/Meclofenamic Acid

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