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nifedipine and Envenomation, Scorpion

nifedipine has been researched along with Envenomation, Scorpion in 5 studies

Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The combination of nifedipine and prazosin was more successful in preventing myocardial damage in 16 patients with hypertension than was nifedipine alone in two other patients with hypertension."3.68Management of the cardiovascular manifestations of poisoning by the Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus). ( Bawaskar, HS; Bawaskar, PH, 1992)
"Hypertension is a frequent complication of a scorpion's sting in children, and specific antihypertensive therapy is indicated in severe cases."1.28Vasodilators and hypertensive encephalopathy following scorpion envenomation in children. ( Gueron, M; Sofer, S, 1990)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's5 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bawaskar, HS4
Bawaskar, PH4
Sofer, S1
Gueron, M1

Trials

1 trial available for nifedipine and Envenomation, Scorpion

ArticleYear
Vasodilators: scorpion envenoming and the heart (an Indian experience).
    Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology, 1994, Volume: 32, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Animals; Bradycardia; Cardiovascular Diseases; Child; Ch

1994

Other Studies

4 other studies available for nifedipine and Envenomation, Scorpion

ArticleYear
Severe envenoming by the Indian red scorpion Mesobuthus tamulus: the use of prazosin therapy.
    QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 1996, Volume: 89, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; Animals; Cardiac Output, Low; Child; Child, P

1996
Management of the cardiovascular manifestations of poisoning by the Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus).
    British heart journal, 1992, Volume: 68, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Animals; Cardiovascular Diseases; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Therapy, Combination; F

1992
Treatment of cardiovascular manifestations of human scorpion envenoming: is serotherapy essential?
    The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1991, Volume: 94, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Antivenins; Cardiovascular Diseases; Humans; India; Nifedipine; Prazosin; Scorpion Stings;

1991
Vasodilators and hypertensive encephalopathy following scorpion envenomation in children.
    Chest, 1990, Volume: 97, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Animals; Brain Diseases; Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Hydralazine; Hypertension;

1990