Intravenous calcium Gluconate alleviates Lead-induced abdominal pain, a randomized clinical trial.
CONCLUSION: Intravenous calcium gluconate administration along with morphine can improve abdominal pain in lead poisoning due to the ingestion of lead-contaminated opium. Further interventional studies are recommended to see if response to calcium salts in suspected lead-induced abdominal pain can rule in lead toxicity.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: IRCT20171009036661N2. Registered 27 May 2018 - Retrospectively registered.
PMID: 32188492 [PubMed - in process]
Source: BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: BMC Pharmacol Toxicol Source Type: research
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