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metoclopramide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

metoclopramide has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 3 studies

Metoclopramide: A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic.
metoclopramide : A member of the class of benzamides resulting from the formal condensation of 4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid with the primary amino group of N,N-diethylethane-1,2-diamine.

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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A double-blind comparison of metoclopramide versus placebo was performed on 8 cirrhotic patients with nausea (8 cases) and heartburn (3 of the 8 cases) plus mild portal-systemic encephalopathy."9.05Successful administration of metoclopramide for the treatment of nausea in patients with advanced liver disease. A double-blind controlled trial. ( Ballesteros, A; Briones, A; Garcia Ramos, G; Garza, J; Rosales, J; Strauss, R; Uribe, M; Villalobos, A, 1985)
"A double-blind comparison of metoclopramide versus placebo was performed on 8 cirrhotic patients with nausea (8 cases) and heartburn (3 of the 8 cases) plus mild portal-systemic encephalopathy."5.05Successful administration of metoclopramide for the treatment of nausea in patients with advanced liver disease. A double-blind controlled trial. ( Ballesteros, A; Briones, A; Garcia Ramos, G; Garza, J; Rosales, J; Strauss, R; Uribe, M; Villalobos, A, 1985)
" A third drug, lactulose (useful in treating hepatic encephalopathy), will soon be available."4.75Some aspects of medical management of gastrointestinal disease. I. ( Badley, BW, 1975)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (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
Badley, BW1
Bernardi, M1
Trevisani, F1
Gasbarrini, G1
Uribe, M1
Ballesteros, A1
Strauss, R1
Rosales, J1
Garza, J1
Villalobos, A1
Briones, A1
Garcia Ramos, G1

Reviews

1 review available for metoclopramide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Some aspects of medical management of gastrointestinal disease. I.
    Canadian Medical Association journal, 1975, Jan-25, Volume: 112, Issue:2

    Topics: Diarrhea; Disaccharides; Endoscopy; Esophagitis; Gastric Juice; Gastric Mucosa; Gastrointestinal Dis

1975

Trials

1 trial available for metoclopramide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Successful administration of metoclopramide for the treatment of nausea in patients with advanced liver disease. A double-blind controlled trial.
    Gastroenterology, 1985, Volume: 88, Issue:3

    Topics: Chronic Disease; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Hep

1985

Other Studies

1 other study available for metoclopramide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Metoclopramide administration in advanced liver disease.
    Gastroenterology, 1986, Volume: 91, Issue:2

    Topics: Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Liver Diseases; Metoclopramide; Nausea

1986