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spironolactone and Brucellosis

spironolactone has been researched along with Brucellosis in 1 studies

Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.

Brucellosis: Infection caused by bacteria of the genus BRUCELLA mainly involving the MONONUCLEAR PHAGOCYTE SYSTEM. This condition is characterized by fever, weakness, malaise, and weight loss.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Cervical localization for brucellar spondylodiscitis is an unusual case and should be detected and treated as early as possible."1.35A case of brucellar spondylodiscitis involving the cervical spine. ( Batmaz, I; Bükte, Y; Cevik, R; Geyik, MF; Nas, K; Ustün, C, 2009)

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
Nas, K1
Bükte, Y1
Ustün, C1
Cevik, R1
Geyik, MF1
Batmaz, I1

Other Studies

1 other study available for spironolactone and Brucellosis

ArticleYear
A case of brucellar spondylodiscitis involving the cervical spine.
    Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 2009, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Brucellosis; Cervical Vertebrae; Discitis; Doxycycline; Drug Combinatio

2009