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chlorthalidone and Hepatic Encephalopathy

chlorthalidone has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 4 studies

Chlorthalidone: A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic.

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 (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (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
SATALINE, LR1
BAGROS, P1
Imler, M1
Bockel, R1
Peter, B1
Kieny, R1
Stahl, J1
Leiter, L1

Reviews

1 review available for chlorthalidone and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Combinations of diuretics in the treatment of edema.
    American heart journal, 1970, Volume: 80, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Benzothiadiazines; Chlorthalidone; Diuretics; Edema; Ethacrynic Acid; Furosemide; Glu

1970

Other Studies

3 other studies available for chlorthalidone and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
More on chlorthalidone.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1963, Feb-14, Volume: 268

    Topics: Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans

1963
[THE TREATMENT OF EDEMA WITH SULFONAMIDE DIURETICS].
    Vie medicale (Paris, France : 1920), 1964, Volume: 45

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Acidosis; Benzothiadiazines; Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Dehydration; Diuretics;

1964
[Importance of hyperammoniemia of the renal origin in the pathogenesis of hepatic coma released in cirrhotic patients by diuretics generating hypokaliemia].
    Pathologie-biologie, 1969, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Acid-Base Equilibrium; Alkalosis; Ammonia; Ascites; Chlorides; Chlorthalidone; Edema;

1969