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Comparative Study of Renal Protective Effects of Allopurinol and N-Acetyl-Cysteine on Contrast Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH · 2014 · 33 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

Prophylactic oral administration of allopurinol (300 mg/day) along with hydration is better than n-acetylcysteine and saline hydration alone for protection against CIN in patients undergoing coronary procedures.

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