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phenytoin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

phenytoin has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 7 studies

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
"Massive hepatic necrosis following exposure to phenytoin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a rare occurrence and to the best of our knowledge has not been reported previously."4.80Acute fulminant hepatic failure in a woman treated with phenytoin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. ( Axiotis, CA; Ilario, MJ; Ruiz, JE, 2000)
"The status epilepticus was resolved after antiepileptic therapy (phenytoin sodium) and treatment for hepatic encephalopathy (Branched chain amino acids)."1.33Hepatic encephalopathy with status epileptics: a case report. ( Hamagami, H; Ichinose, M; Kida, Y; Tanaka, H; Tsuji, T; Ueda, H, 2006)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (42.86)18.7374
1990's1 (14.29)18.2507
2000's3 (42.86)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tanaka, H1
Ueda, H1
Kida, Y1
Hamagami, H1
Tsuji, T1
Ichinose, M1
Velioğlu, SK1
Gazioğlu, S1
Strom, SC1
Fisher, RA1
Rubinstein, WS1
Barranger, JA1
Towbin, RB1
Charron, M1
Mieles, L1
Pisarov, LA1
Dorko, K1
Thompson, MT1
Reyes, J1
Ilario, MJ1
Ruiz, JE1
Axiotis, CA1
Lee, TJ1
Carney, CN1
Lapis, JL1
Higgins, T1
Fallon, HJ1
Brown, M1
Schubert, T1
Sandford, NL1
Murray, N1
Keyser, AJ1
Reynolds, TB1

Reviews

2 reviews available for phenytoin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Acute fulminant hepatic failure in a woman treated with phenytoin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
    Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine, 2000, Volume: 124, Issue:12

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child, Preschool; Drug Interactions; Fatal Outcome; F

2000
Diphenylhydantoin-induced hepatic necrosis. A case study.
    Gastroenterology, 1976, Volume: 70, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Autopsy; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Female; Hepatic Ence

1976

Other Studies

5 other studies available for phenytoin and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Hepatic encephalopathy with status epileptics: a case report.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2006, Mar-21, Volume: 12, Issue:11

    Topics: Amino Acids, Branched-Chain; Ammonia; Brain; Electroencephalography; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans;

2006
Non-convulsive status epilepticus secondary to valproic acid-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 2007, Volume: 116, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Ammonia; Anticonvulsants; Brain; Electroencephalography; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Hype

2007
Transplantation of human hepatocytes.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1997, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Cell Culture Techniques; Cell Transplantation; Child, Preschool; Female; Hepatic

1997
Phenytoin hypersensitivity hepatitis and mononucleosis syndrome.
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 1986, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Diagnosis, Differential; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Fema

1986
Phenytoin toxicity and hepatic encephalopathy: simulation or stimulation?
    Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 1987, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Diagnostic Errors; Female; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Liver Diseases, Alcoholic; Male; Middle A

1987