nifedipine has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies
Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.
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 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Neĭko, IeM | 1 |
| Mytnyk, ZM | 1 |
| Holovach, IIu | 1 |
1 other study available for nifedipine and Hepatic Encephalopathy
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Different therapeutic approaches for chronic diffuse liver lesions using ornicetil, lactulose, etimizol and corinfar].
Topics: Etimizol; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Hepatitis, Chronic; Humans; Lactulose; Liver Cirrhosis; Liver Dise | 2002 |