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diclofenac and Alkaptonuria

diclofenac has been researched along with Alkaptonuria in 1 studies

Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position.

Alkaptonuria: An inborn error of amino acid metabolism resulting from a defect in the enzyme HOMOGENTISATE 1,2-DIOXYGENASE, an enzyme involved in the breakdown of PHENYLALANINE and TYROSINE. It is characterized by accumulation of HOMOGENTISIC ACID in the urine, OCHRONOSIS in various tissues, and ARTHRITIS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" A diagnosis of ochronosis was made by the observation of bluish-brown pigmentation in the nose and ears, dark urine colors following alkalization, and high levels of homogentisic acid in the urine."4.84Ochronosis in differential diagnosis of patients with chronic backache: a review of the literature. ( Capkin, E; Karkucak, M; Serdaroğlu, M; Tosun, M; Yayli, S, 2007)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Capkin, E1
Karkucak, M1
Yayli, S1
Serdaroğlu, M1
Tosun, M1

Reviews

1 review available for diclofenac and Alkaptonuria

ArticleYear
Ochronosis in differential diagnosis of patients with chronic backache: a review of the literature.
    Rheumatology international, 2007, Volume: 28, Issue:1

    Topics: Alkaptonuria; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arthralgia; Ascorbic Acid; Back Pain; Calcino

2007