Galzin (Zinc Acetate) - Summary

GALZIN SUMMARY

GALZIN® (Zinc Acetate) Capsules

Zinc acetate as the dihydrate is a salt of zinc used to inhibit the absorption of copper in patients with Wilson's disease.

Zinc acetate therapy is indicated for maintenance treatment of patients with Wilson’s disease who have been initially treated with a chelating agent (See PRECAUTIONS: Monitoring Patients).

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GALZIN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Galzin (Zinc Acetate)

Duration and severity of symptoms and levels of plasma interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor, and adhesion molecules in patients with common cold treated with zinc acetate. [2008.03.15]

Duration and Severity of Symptoms and Levels of Plasma Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist, Soluble Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor, and Adhesion Molecules in Patients with Common Cold Treated with Zinc Acetate. [2008.02.15]

Ineffectiveness of zinc gluconate nasal spray and zinc orotate lozenges in common-cold treatment: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. [2006.01]

A single centre, open-label, cross-over study of pharmacokinetics comparing topical zinc/clindamycin gel (Zindaclin) and topical clindamycin lotion (Dalacin T) in subjects with mild to moderate acne. [2006]

An observer-blind parallel-group, randomized, multicentre clinical and microbiological study of a topical clindamycin/zinc gel and a topical clindamycin lotion in patients with mild/moderate acne. [2005]

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Clinical Trials Related to Galzin (Zinc Acetate)

Efficacy and Safety Study of Zinc Acetate to Treat Wilson's Disease in Japan. [Active, not recruiting]

Efficacy and Safety,Long-Term Study of Zinc Acetate to Treat Wilson's Disease in Japan. [Active, not recruiting]

The Impact of Zinc Supplementation on Left Ventricular Function in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy [Recruiting]

Study of Zinc for Wilson Disease [Completed]

Zinc Homeostasis and Kinetics in Children With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) [Recruiting]

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