PRIMARY STUDY

Evaluation of the efficiency of tamsulosin and Rowatinex in patients with distal ureteral stones: a prospective, randomized, controlled study

Key Findings:  Use of Rowatinex does not seem to have any significant effect on clearance rate of distal ureteral calculi.

Type of Study:  Double Blind Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  90

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  Turkey

Year of Pub:  2011


Cannabinoids Studied: 

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  Borneol, Eucalyptol, Pinene

Dosage: 3 treatment groups: Group 1 (n = 31, 0.4 mg tamsulosin once daily), Group 2 (n = 30, 100 mg Rowatinex capsules 3 times a day), and Group 3 (n = 29, diclofenac 100 mg once daily)

Route of Administration:  Oral (Ingestion)




Citation:  Aldemir M, et al. Evaluation of the efficiency of tamsulosin and Rowatinex in patients with distal ureteral stones: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Int Urol Nephrol. 2011; 43:79-83. doi: 10.1007/s11255-010-9774-z

Authors:  Aldemir M, Uçgül YE, Kayıgil O