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Saltpeter (POTASSIUM NITRATE)
At a glance
| Generic name | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Infectious Disease |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Dental Caries Prevention
- Sensitive Teeth Relief
Common side effects
- Respiratory tract infection bacterial
- Respiratory tract infection viral
- Cytokine release syndrome
- Fibrin D dimer increased
- Stoma site discharge
- Stoma site erythema
- On and off phenomenon
- Fibroma
- Stoma site irritation
- Bradykinesia
- Freezing phenomenon
- Tension
Key clinical trials
- Hypersensitivity Reduction Efficacy: 5% Potassium Nitrate Toothpaste Compared to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste (PHASE3)
- Bioadhesive Film of Acmella Oleracea (Jambu) in the Reduction of Post-bleaching Dental Sensitivity Caused by Bleaching With 35% Hydrogen Peroxide. (PHASE3)
- Inorganic Nitrate (NaNO3) Prevention of Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (PHASE2)
- Intra Oral Appliance (IOA) Model Evaluating the Efficacy of Sensitive Toothpaste (NA)
- Clinical Study to Investigate the Antihypersensitivity Efficacy of a Novel Dentifrice (PHASE3)
- A Study to Investigate the Tooth Whitening and Dentin Hypersensitivity Effectiveness of Two Experimental Toothpastes (NA)
- Combined Use of Potassium Nitrate Gel and Diode Laser for Dentin Hypersensitivity (NA)
- Evaluation of Adding Nitrate Into Foods for Regulating Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Healthy Individuals (NA)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |