Gallium nitrate
- Generic Name
- Gallium nitrate
- Brand Names
- Ganite
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- GaN3O9
- CAS Number
- 13494-90-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Y2V2R4W9TQ
Overview
Gallium nitrate is a nitrate salt of Gallium cation, a heavy metal that has been used as a diagnostic agent. Gallium nitrate is reported to possess antiresorptive and hypocalcemic effects on bone. GANITE, a product of gallium nitrate previously used to treat cancer-related hypercalcemia, was discontinued from marketing in the US for reasons other than safety or effectiveness. Apart from cancer-related hypercalcemia, gallium nitrate has been studied in arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and tumours.
Background
Gallium nitrate is a nitrate salt of Gallium cation, a heavy metal that has been used as a diagnostic agent. Gallium nitrate is reported to possess antiresorptive and hypocalcemic effects on bone. GANITE, a product of gallium nitrate previously used to treat cancer-related hypercalcemia, was discontinued from marketing in the US for reasons other than safety or effectiveness. Apart from cancer-related hypercalcemia, gallium nitrate has been studied in arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and tumours.
Indication
Gallium nitrate does not currently have approved indications. It was previously used in the treatment of cancer-related hypercalcemia.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
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