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Multiple-center, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor 546C88: Effect on survival in patients with septic shock*

Critical Care Medicine · 2004 · Vol. 32(1) · pp. 21–30
Ángel Crespo LópezJosé A. LorenteJay S. SteingrubJan BakkerAngela McLuckieSheila M. WillattsMichael BrockwayAntonio AnzuetoLaurent HolzapfelDesmond P. BreenMichael SilvermanJukka TakalaJill DonaldsonCarl ArnesonG.Richard GroveSteven H. GrossmanRobert F. Grover

Abstract

In this study, the nonselective nitric oxide synthase inhibitor 546C88 increased mortality in patients with septic shock.

Nitric Oxide and Endothelin EffectsSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentCardiac Ischemia and ReperfusionMedicineSeptic shockPlaceboNitric oxide synthaseShock (circulatory)Double blindNitric oxideInternal medicineSepsisPathology

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCause of DeathCritical CareDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle Aged
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