| Literature DB >> 3132492 |
H E Demey1, R A Daelemans, G A Verpooten, M E De Broe, C M Van Campenhout, F V Lakiere, P J Schepens, L L Bossaert.
Abstract
Propylene glycol, an alcohol frequently used as a solvent in medical preparations, is considered non-toxic. We found that this solvent, used in a commercially available IV nitroglycerin solution, may cause hyperosmolality, hemolysis and lactic acidosis. The influence of kidney function as the main determinant in causing accumulation of this solvent and consequently hyperosmolality is emphasized. A review of the literature dealing with propylene glycol is given. The possible mechanisms of neurological disturbances occurring during IV nitroglycerin therapy are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3132492 DOI: 10.1007/bf00717993
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Intensive Care Med ISSN: 0342-4642 Impact factor: 17.440