What is it about?
the first report of clinical effect of a clonidine patch in relieving nausea and vomiting in a series of women affected by unresponsive Hyperemesis gravidarum.
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Why is it important?
it is a new and unexpected clinical observation which can lead to improve the treatment and relieve sufferings of such distressing condition known as Hyperemesis gravidarum. the advantages comes both from the drug and the transdermal delivery which doesn't require IV settings and bypass intestine absorbtion which is unreliable in the condition treated
Perspectives
the report should be confirmed by placebo controlled studies and safety follow-up surveillance. the mechanism of action is unknown and further studies are needed
Dr Aldo Maina
Città della salute e della scienza
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This page is a summary of: A novel approach to hyperemesis gravidarum: evaluation by a visual analogue scale score and treatment with transdermal clonidine, Obstetric Medicine, December 2011, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1258/om.2011.110050.
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