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fluconazole and Hepatic Encephalopathy

fluconazole has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 4 studies

Fluconazole: Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.
fluconazole : A member of the class of triazoles that is propan-2-ol substituted at position 1 and 3 by 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl groups and at position 2 by a 2,4-difluorophenyl group. It is an antifungal drug used for the treatment of mucosal candidiasis and for systemic infections including systemic candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, and cryptococcosis.

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-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Krashin, E2
Lishner, M2
Chowers, M2
Reisfeld, S2
Kung, N1
Fisher, N1
Gunson, B1
Hastings, M1
Mutimer, D1
Bronstein, JA1
Gros, P1
Hernandez, E1
Larroque, P1
MoliniƩ, C1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for fluconazole and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Candida albicans in peritoneal fluid in a patient with hepatic encephalopathy.
    The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ, 2014, Volume: 16, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antifungal Agents; Ascites; Ascitic Fluid; beta-

2014
Candida albicans in peritoneal fluid in a patient with hepatic encephalopathy.
    The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ, 2015, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Antifungal Agents; Ascitic Fluid; Candida albicans; Escherichia coli; Fatal Outcome; Female; Flucona

2015
Fluconazole prophylaxis for high-risk liver transplant recipients.
    Lancet (London, England), 1995, May-13, Volume: 345, Issue:8959

    Topics: Adult; Candidiasis; Fluconazole; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Liver Diseases; Liver Transplantati

1995
Fatal acute hepatic necrosis due to dose-dependent fluconazole hepatotoxicity.
    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 1997, Volume: 25, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Candidiasis; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Fatal Outcome; Fluconazole;

1997