Substance / Medication

Glycerol

Overview

Active Ingredient
glycerin
RxNorm CUI
4910
Labeler: Allergan, Inc.Updated: 2019-11-26T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

No related conditions have been mapped yet. Condition-intervention linkages are derived from SNOMED CT relationships and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Global levels and variations of breast milk fatty acids and triacylglycerols: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ni Xinggang, Zhang Zhiyi, Deng Zeyuan et al. · Food Chem · 2025
PMID: 40010192Meta-Analysis
Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols (MCTs) and Their Fractions in Drug Delivery Systems : A Systematic Review.
Zulfakar Mohd Hanif, Pubadi Hariny, Ibrahim Salizatul Ilyana et al. · J Oleo Sci · 2024
PMID: 38432994Meta-Analysis
A systematic review on utilization of biodiesel-derived crude glycerol in sustainable polymers preparation.
Wang Hong, Li Hongpeng, Lee Chee Keong et al. · Int J Biol Macromol · 2024
PMID: 38278390Meta-Analysis
Glycerol Infusion Versus Mannitol for Cerebral Edema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Wang Jia, Ren Yan, Zhou Li-Juan et al. · Clin Ther · 2021
PMID: 33581877Meta-Analysis
Glycerol kinase deficiency in adults: Description of 4 novel cases, systematic review and development of a clinical diagnostic score.
Lamiquiz-Moneo Itziar, Mateo-Gallego Rocio, Fernández-Pardo Jacinto et al. · Atherosclerosis · 2020
PMID: 33212314Meta-Analysis
Enzymes of glycerol-3-phosphate pathway in triacylglycerol synthesis in plants: Function, biotechnological application and evolution.
Maraschin Felipe Dos Santos, Kulcheski Franceli Rodrigues, Segatto Ana Lucia Anversa et al. · Prog Lipid Res · 2019
PMID: 30521822Meta-Analysis
Diacylglycerol kinase κ (DGKK) variants and hypospadias in Han Chinese: association and meta-analysis.
Ma Qichao, Tang Yunman, Lin Houwei et al. · BJU Int · 2015
PMID: 25327554Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Glycerol (substance)
SNOMED CT
80582002
UMLS CUI
C0017861
RxNorm CUI
4910
Labeler
Allergan, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 0 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.