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penicillin g and Hepatic Encephalopathy

penicillin g has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2 studies

Penicillin G: A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.
benzylpenicillin : A penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a phenylacetamido 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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" It is pointed out, that in a modern treatment there must be given Penicillin-G-Natrium in high dosage as early as possible, also in cases of questionableness."2.36[Mushroom poisoning in childhood]. ( Gudowski, G; Koloc, C; Rechlin, R, 1979)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rambousek, V1
Janda, J1
Sikut, M1
Koloc, C1
Rechlin, R1
Gudowski, G1

Reviews

1 review available for penicillin g and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Mushroom poisoning in childhood].
    Kinderarztliche Praxis, 1979, Volume: 47, Issue:4

    Topics: Amanita; Amanitins; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Hepatic Enc

1979

Other Studies

1 other study available for penicillin g and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Severe Amanita phalloides poisoning in a 7-year-old girl].
    Ceskoslovenska pediatrie, 1993, Volume: 48, Issue:6

    Topics: Acute Disease; Amanita; Child; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Mushroom Poisoning; Penicilli

1993