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ciprofloxacin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2 studies

Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.
ciprofloxacin : A quinolone that is quinolin-4(1H)-one bearing cyclopropyl, carboxylic acid, fluoro and piperazin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, respectively.

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
Esposito, S2
Barba, D2
Galante, D2
Gaeta, GB2
Laghezza, O2

Other Studies

2 other studies available for ciprofloxacin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Intestinal microflora changes induced by ciprofloxacin and treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy (PSE).
    Drugs under experimental and clinical research, 1987, Volume: 13, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Ammonia; Bacteria, Aerobic; Bacteria, Anaerobic; Ciprofloxacin; Endotoxins; Feces; Female; Hep

1987
Rapid improvement of hepatic encephalopathy associated with oral ciprofloxacin treatment.
    Infection, 1987, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Ciprofloxacin; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Male; Middle Aged

1987