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bithionol and Pericarditis

bithionol has been researched along with Pericarditis in 1 studies

Bithionol: Halogenated anti-infective agent that is used against trematode and cestode infestations.
bithionol : An aryl sulfide that is diphenyl sulfide in which each phenyl group is substituted at position 2 by hydroxy and at positions 3 and 5 by chlorine. A fungicide and anthelmintic, it was used in various topical drug products for the treatment of liver flukes, but withdrawn after being shown to be a potent photosensitizer with the potential to cause serious skin disorders.

Pericarditis: Inflammation of the PERICARDIUM from various origins, such as infection, neoplasm, autoimmune process, injuries, or drug-induced. Pericarditis usually leads to PERICARDIAL EFFUSION, or CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with praziquantel and bitheonol was associated with clinical cure."2.39Paragonimus mexicanus pericarditis: report of two cases and review of the literature. ( Arguedas, A; Arrieta, G; Lanzas, R; Saborio, P, 1995)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Saborio, P1
Lanzas, R1
Arrieta, G1
Arguedas, A1

Reviews

1 review available for bithionol and Pericarditis

ArticleYear
Paragonimus mexicanus pericarditis: report of two cases and review of the literature.
    The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1995, Volume: 98, Issue:5

    Topics: Antiplatyhelmintic Agents; Bithionol; Child, Preschool; Costa Rica; Eosinophilia; Female; Humans; Pa

1995