A Clinical Study of the Efficacy of Shakuyakukanzo-to for Muscle Cramps in Dialysis Patients.
10.3937/kampomed.46.467
- VernacularTitle:透析患者の下肢の筋けいれんに対するしゃく薬甘草湯の使用経験
- Author:
Kazuhiro MUROGA
;
Noriaki MATSUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Shakuyakukanzo-to;
hemodialysis;
muscle cramps in the lower extremities
- From:Kampo Medicine
1995;46(3):467-469
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
In hemodialysis patients, muscle cramps in the lower extremities are frequently seen. In order to prevent the occurrence of these cramps, Shakuyakukanzo-to was administered to five patients that frequently suffered from muscle cramps during dialysis. Before receiving dialysis, a dose of 2.5g was given to each of the five patients. The rates of efficacy were: effective for 2 patients, slightly effective for 2 patients and not effective for 1 patient. No severe side effects such as increases in serum potassium levels were observed. The results therefore suggested that Shakuyakukanzo-to is useful in the prevention of muscle cramps during dialysis.
