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suramin and Urticaria

suramin has been researched along with Urticaria in 2 studies

Suramin: A polyanionic compound with an unknown mechanism of action. It is used parenterally in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and it has been used clinically with diethylcarbamazine to kill the adult Onchocerca. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1992, p1643) It has also been shown to have potent antineoplastic properties.
suramin : A member of the class of phenylureas that is urea in which each of the amino groups has been substituted by a 3-({2-methyl-5-[(4,6,8-trisulfo-1-naphthyl)carbamoyl]phenyl}carbamoyl)phenyl group. An activator of both the rabbit skeletal muscle RyR1 and sheep cardiac RyR2 isoform ryanodine receptor channels, it has been used for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis for over 100 years.

Urticaria: A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
THIEL, E1
Wong, P1
Bangert, JL1
Levine, N1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for suramin and Urticaria

ArticleYear
[The treatment of chronic recurrent urticaria with germanin].
    Dermatologische Wochenschrift, 1955, Volume: 132, Issue:50

    Topics: Chronic Disease; Humans; Suramin; Urticaria

1955
A papulovesicular eruption in a man receiving chemotherapy for metastatic melanoma. Squamous syringometaplasia (squamous metaplasia) of the eccrine glands.
    Archives of dermatology, 1993, Volume: 129, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Eccrine Glands; Humans; Male; Melanoma; Metaplasia; Skin; Suramin; Urticaria

1993