Overview

Effectiveness of N-acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl L- Carnitine and Medicated Paraffin Oil in Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning

Status:
Not yet recruiting

Trial end date:
2021-12-01

Target enrollment:

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Summary

Aluminium Phosphide is a pesticide used in developing countries to prevent rodents and pests from spoiling the harvested grains. it is presented as tablets which can be administered accidently to humans or for committing suicide. this pesticide is fatal even in small concentration as mortality rate can reach 75- 100% of cases. in this study researchers tried to add some supplements to the routine treatment to improve and decrease the fatality rate.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Collaborator:

Ain Shams University hospitals

Treatments:

Acetylcarnitine
Acetylcysteine
Mineral Oil
N-monoacetylcystine
Ondansetron