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amantadine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

amantadine has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 3 studies

amant: an antiviral compound consisting of an adamantane derivative chemically linked to a water-solube polyanioic matrix; structure in first source

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Koczorek, M1
Morgan, MY1
Wallnöfer, H1
Schiller, L1

Reviews

1 review available for amantadine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
The treatment of chronic hepatic encephalopathy.
    Hepato-gastroenterology, 1991, Volume: 38, Issue:5

    Topics: Amantadine; Amino Acids, Branched-Chain; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bromocriptine; Dietary Proteins; Hep

1991

Other Studies

2 other studies available for amantadine and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Chronic liver diseases. The nihilism has gone].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2001, Dec-13, Volume: 143, Issue:51-52

    Topics: Amantadine; Antioxidants; Antiviral Agents; Chronic Disease; Dipeptides; Drug Therapy, Combination;

2001
[Aminoadamantane therapy in comatose conditions].
    Die Medizinische Welt, 1974, Apr-19, Volume: 25, Issue:16

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amantadine; Coma; Epilepsy; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Male; Middle Aged

1974