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metoprolol and Hepatic Encephalopathy

metoprolol has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

Metoprolol: A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.
metoprolol : A propanolamine that is 1-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol substituted by a 4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy group at position 1.

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-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Uribe, M1
Orozco, H1
MorĂ¡n, S1
Guevara, L1
Poo, JL1
Vargas-Vorackova, F1

Trials

1 trial available for metoprolol and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Portal-systemic encephalopathy and gastrointestinal bleeding after cardioselective beta-blocker (metoprolol) administration to patients with portal hypertension.
    Archives of medical research, 1995,Autumn, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Antihypertensive Agents; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Hepatic Encephalo

1995