Reduction of porphyrin excretion in porphyria variegata by propranolol. A case report.
DL-Propranolol was shown to reduce the elevated urinary excretion of porphyrins and their precursors in a patient with variegate porphyria and to improve the patient's symptoms during attacks of the disease.
D000328:Adult; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011164:Porphyrias / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000652:urine*; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000652:urine*; D011433:Propranolol / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011166:Porphyrins; D011433:Propranolol