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methacetin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

methacetin has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

methacetin: RN given refers to parent cpd
methacetin : A member of the class of acetamides that is paracetamol in which the hydrogen of phenolic hydroxy group has been replaced by a methyl group.

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
Qiu, YY1
Tang, ZD1
Xia, ZQ1
Dai, TC1
Hu, YE1
Li, J1
Lu, YJ1
Zhang, NL1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methacetin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Diagnostic value of C-13-methacetin breath test in liver diseases.
    Chinese medical journal, 1988, Volume: 101, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetamides; Breath Tests; Carbon Isotopes; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Hepatitis; Humans; Liver Cirrhosi

1988