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biguanides and Hepatic Encephalopathy

biguanides has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2 studies

Biguanides: Derivatives of biguanide (the structure formula HN(C(NH)NH2)2) that are primarily used as oral HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS for the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 and PREDIABETES.
biguanides : A class of oral hypoglycemic drugs used for diabetes mellitus or prediabetes treatment. They have a structure based on the 2-carbamimidoylguanidine skeleton.

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 (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Walter-Sack, I1
Berger, W1

Reviews

1 review available for biguanides and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Reduction and delay in resorption as a pathogenetic and therapeutic principle].
    Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie. Verhandlungsband, 1979, Volume: 16

    Topics: Biguanides; Bile Acids and Salts; Dietary Carbohydrates; Dietary Fats; Dietary Fiber; Dietary Protei

1979

Other Studies

1 other study available for biguanides and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Lactic acidosis (author's transl)].
    Schweizerische Rundschau fur Medizin Praxis = Revue suisse de medecine Praxis, 1978, May-02, Volume: 67, Issue:18

    Topics: Acidosis; Alcoholic Intoxication; Bicarbonates; Biguanides; Diabetes Complications; Fructose; Hepati

1978