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Chlorhexidin
At a glance
| Generic name | Chlorhexidin |
|---|---|
| Also known as | chlorhexidine |
| Sponsor | Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital |
| Target | Synaptojanin-2, 72 kDa type IV collagenase, Matrix metalloproteinase-9 |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Infectious Disease |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Gingivitis
- Mouth Infection Prevention
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Immediate Restoration of a New Implant With High Primary Stability (NA)
- Effect of Antiseptic Irrigations With 0.05% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Irrisept) Versus Normal Saline on Fasciocutaneous Flap-Based Closure of Pilonidal Disease (NA)
- Hyaluronic Gel vs Chlorhexidine in Periodontal Patients (NA)
- The Aim of This Study is to Compare the Effects of Two Different Topical Agents (KLOROBEN® and KLORHEX PLUS®) Used in the Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Bilateral Mesioangular Impacted Third Molars on Postoperative Pain, Edema, and Trismus. (NA)
- PMPR and Chlorhexidine on Periodontal Disease and Vascular Function (NA)
- Antiplaque Efficacy and Patient Reported Outcome of Chlorohexidine, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, and Essential Oil Mouthwashes in Orthodontic Patients (NA)
- Microbiological Effect of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Digluconate and 0.05% Cetylpyridinium Chloride vs Probiotics (Lactobacillus Reuteri Prodentis) on Porphyromonas Gingivalis. (PHASE4)
- To Compare Post-Extraction Use of a Novel Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) Post-operative Mouth Rinse and Daily Use EDTA Mouth Rinse and Standard 0.12% Chlorhexidine (CHX) Post-operative Mouth Rinse and Daily Use Essential Oil (EO) Mouth Rinse. (NA)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |