Complications Wegner’s granulomatosis can lead to permanent damage, such as hearing loss, unilateral blindness, limited kidney function. It can also lead to changes in the shape of the nose due to the frequent inflammations and thus to the formation of a saddle nose. All articles in this series: Wegener’s granulomatosis Therapy Complications
Synonyms in a broader sense Wegener’s disease, allergic angiitis and granulomatosis, Klinger-Wegener-Churg syndrome, Wegener’s granulomatosis, Wegener-Klinger-Churg giant cell granuloarteritis, rhinogenic granulomatosis Definition Wegner’s granulomatosis is a disease in which the small blood vessels become inflamed throughout the body (systemic vasculitis). This leads to the formation of tissue nodules (granulomas). Mostly the ears, airways, lungs and … Wegener’s granulomatosis
Therapy At the beginning of Wegener’s granulomatosis the antibiotic Clotrimazol (broad-spectrum antibiotics with the ingredients: Trimethroprim and Sulfamethoxazole), e.g. available as Cotrim®, which leads to an improvement, although the mode of action is still completely unclear. In the further course of the disease, treatment is usually with cortisone (trade names e.g. Prednisolon®, Prednihexal®, Decortin®). This … Therapy | Wegener’s granulomatosis
Definition Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the unicellular organism Toxoplasma gondii. The first description of toxoplasmosis dates back to 1923, but it was not fully understood until almost 50 years later. Toxoplasmosis usually proceeds without further symptoms and is usually harmless. For people with a weak immune system or a first infection during … Toxoplasmosis
Definition Triamterene is an organic-chemical substance and is used in medicine to eliminate excess fluid from the body, for example in the case of edema. This is done through increased urination. Triamterene acts here at the end of the urinary system (distal tubule and collection tube) and is therefore potassium-saving. Chemical name 2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenyl-pyrazino[2,3-d]pyrimidine Fields of … Triamteres
Side effects Various side effects can occur during treatment with triamterene. A rash may form on the skin, as in a hypersensitivity reaction and may lead to fever. Muscle tension, headaches, nervousness, dizziness and tiredness may occur. It can cause palpitations in the heart and affect the regulation of blood pressure to such an extent … Side effects | Triamteres
