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piracetam and Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic

piracetam has been researched along with Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic in 2 studies

Piracetam: A compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent.

Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic: FIBROSIS of the hepatic parenchyma due to chronic excess ALCOHOL DRINKING.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic drug approved for use as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial-onset seizures."2.71Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in patients with moderate to severe liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh classes A, B, and C): characterization by dynamic liver function tests. ( Brockmöller, J; Coupez, R; Lochs, H; Roots, I; Thomsen, T; Wittstock, M, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chabolla, DR1
Harnois, DM1
Meschia, JF1
Brockmöller, J1
Thomsen, T1
Wittstock, M1
Coupez, R1
Lochs, H1
Roots, I1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial of Levetiracetam on Ethanol Intake[NCT01168687]46 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Standard Alcoholic Drinks Per Treatment Period

The primary outcome of this study is to determine the effect of levetiracetam on alcohol consumption as measured by change in # of drinks during each treatment period. (NCT01168687)
Timeframe: During each 14 day treatment period

Interventionnumber of drinks per treatment period (Mean)
All Subjects (n = 46) Placebo41.2
All Subjects (n = 46) Levetiracetam45.4

Trials

1 trial available for piracetam and Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic

ArticleYear
Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in patients with moderate to severe liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh classes A, B, and C): characterization by dynamic liver function tests.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 2005, Volume: 77, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Caffeine; Humans; Kidney Function Tests; Levetiracetam; Lidocaine; Liver Cir

2005

Other Studies

1 other study available for piracetam and Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic

ArticleYear
Levetiracetam monotherapy for liver transplant patients with seizures.
    Transplantation proceedings, 2003, Volume: 35, Issue:4

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Hepatitis C; Humans; Levetiracetam; Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic; Liver Transplantati

2003