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hexobarbital and Hepatic Encephalopathy

hexobarbital has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

Hexobarbital: A barbiturate that is effective as a hypnotic and sedative.
hexobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates taht is barbituric acid substituted at N-1 by methyl and at C-5 by methyl and cyclohex-1-enyl groups.

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 (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (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
Brachtel, D1
Thiel, H1
Zilly, W1
Richter, E1

Other Studies

1 other study available for hexobarbital and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Relations between drug metabolizing liver enzyme system activity and disease course of experimental hepatic coma in animal experiment].
    Verhandlungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Innere Medizin, 1973, Volume: 79

    Topics: Animals; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System; Guinea Pigs; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Hexobarbital; Liver; P

1973