glutethimide has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2 studies
Glutethimide: A hypnotic and sedative. Its use has been largely superseded by other drugs.
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)
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Knepshield, JH | 1 |
| Schreiner, GE | 2 |
| Lowenthal, DT | 1 |
| Gelfand, MC | 1 |
| Teehan, BP | 1 |
2 reviews available for glutethimide and Hepatic Encephalopathy
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Dialysis of poisons and drugs--annual review.
Topics: Alcohols; Analgesics; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Antimetabolites; Barbiturates; D | 1973 |
Dialysis of poisons and drugs--annual review.
Topics: Acidosis; Alcohols; Analgesics; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Barbiturates; Edema; F | 1971 |