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Kartagener Syndrome (Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia) Summary

165 relevant articles (6 outcomes, 11 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of DEXTROCARDIA; INFERTILITY; and SINUSITIS. The syndrome is caused by mutations of DYNEIN genes encoding motility proteins which are components of sperm tails, and CILIA in the respiratory and the reproductive tracts.

Also Known As: Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia; Kartagener's Syndrome; Syndrome, Kartagener; Syndrome, Kartagener's; Kartagener's Triad Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Kartagener Syndrome

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Dynein ATPase (Dynein) : 1 outcome 5 studies in 54 results : IBA
  2. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 22 results : FDA 1
  3. Colloids (Colloid) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  4. 23-valent pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide vaccine : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  5. ferric oxide (iron oxide) : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  6. Triad : 17 results : FDA 1
  7. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 4 results : FDA 77 Generic
  8. Tannins (Tannic Acid) : 3 results : FDA 1
  9. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) : 3 results : IBA
  10. tranilast (N 5') : 3 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Kartagener Syndrome

  1. Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis)
  2. Bronchiectasis
  3. Asthma (Bronchial Asthma)
  4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  5. Emphysema
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Key Therapies for Kartagener Syndrome

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  1. Analgesia : 1 outcome in 2 results
  2. Chest Wall Oscillation : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Gamma Cameras (Gamma Camera) : 1 outcome in 1 result
  4. Lung Transplantation : 8 results
  5. Transplants (Transplant) : 4 results
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