Which drug saves kidneys in pre-eclampsia? new study pits phentolamine against GTN

NCT ID NCT05687669

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 170 women with severe pre-eclampsia in the ICU. It compared two blood pressure medicines, phentolamine and glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), to see which one better protects kidney function. The goal was to find a safer way to control blood pressure and reduce the risk of kidney injury.

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Locations

  • Assiut university faculty of medicine

    Asyut, Egypt

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