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spironolactone and Chronic Hepatitis B

spironolactone has been researched along with Chronic Hepatitis B in 2 studies

Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Pregnancy is rare in women with decompensated chronic liver disease."2.47Successful pregnancy outcome in decompensated chronic liver disease with portal vein thrombosis: case report and review of literature. ( Hussain, R; Kamani, L; Kumar, M; Siddique, S, 2011)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kumar, M1
Kamani, L1
Hussain, R1
Siddique, S1
Mimidis, K1
Papadopoulos, V1
Kartalis, G1

Reviews

1 review available for spironolactone and Chronic Hepatitis B

ArticleYear
Successful pregnancy outcome in decompensated chronic liver disease with portal vein thrombosis: case report and review of literature.
    European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 2011, Volume: 23, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Antiviral Agents; Ascites; Blood Transfusion; Esophageal and Gastric Varices; Female; Hepatit

2011

Other Studies

1 other study available for spironolactone and Chronic Hepatitis B

ArticleYear
Eplerenone relieves spironolactone-induced painful gynaecomastia in patients with decompensated hepatitis B-related cirrhosis.
    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 2007, Volume: 42, Issue:12

    Topics: Ascites; Eplerenone; Gynecomastia; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Liver Cirrhosis; Mineralocorticoid

2007