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Lactic Acid Summary

Description: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Also Known As: Lactate; Acid, Lactic

Networked: 13571 relevant articles (439 outcomes, 1266 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Lactic Acid is Relevant

  1. Ischemia : 50 outcomes 86 studies in 1133 results
  2. Acidosis : 33 outcomes 67 studies in 1300 results
  3. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 29 outcomes 63 studies in 1047 results
  4. Anoxia (Hypoxia) : 24 outcomes 89 studies in 1434 results
  5. Sepsis (Septicemia) : 18 outcomes 40 studies in 348 results
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Drugs Related to Lactic Acid

  1. Glucose (Dextrose)
  2. Pyruvic Acid (Pyruvate)
  3. Oxygen
  4. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
  5. Glycogen
  6. Metformin (Glucophage)
  7. Dichloroacetate (Dichloroacetic Acid)
  8. Potassium
  9. Sodium
  10. Zinc
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Therapies Related to Lactic Acid

  1. Resuscitation
  2. Oral Administration
  3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  4. Ketogenic Diet
  5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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