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tolbutamide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

tolbutamide has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 3 studies

Tolbutamide: A sulphonylurea hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROPAMIDE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
tolbutamide : An N-sulfonylurea that consists of 1-butylurea having a tosyl group attached at the 3-position.

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

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Uribe, M1
Dibildox, M1
Malpica, S1
Guillermo, E1
Villallobos, A1
Nieto, L1
Vargas, F1
Garcia Ramos, G1
Caquet, R1
Hirayama, C1

Trials

1 trial available for tolbutamide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Beneficial effect of vegetable protein diet supplemented with psyllium plantago in patients with hepatic encephalopathy and diabetes mellitus.
    Gastroenterology, 1985, Volume: 88, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Amino Acids; Bilirubin; Diabetes Mellitus; Dietary Fiber; Dietary Proteins; Energy Intake; Fe

1985

Other Studies

2 other studies available for tolbutamide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[Alcoholic hypoglycemia in adults].
    La semaine des hopitaux : organe fonde par l'Association d'enseignement medical des hopitaux de Paris, 1968, Nov-14, Volume: 44, Issue:47

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Diet; Glucagon; Glucose Tolerance Test; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Humans; Hypoglyce

1968
Tryptophan metabolism in liver disease.
    Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry, 1971, Volume: 32, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amino Acids; Ammonia; Brain Diseases; Chronic Disease; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes

1971