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triamterene and Hepatic Encephalopathy

triamterene has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 3 studies

Triamterene: A pteridinetriamine compound that inhibits SODIUM reabsorption through SODIUM CHANNELS in renal EPITHELIAL CELLS.
triamterene : Pteridine substituted at positions 2, 4 and 7 with amino groups and at position 6 with a phenyl group. A sodium channel blocker, it is used as a diuretic in the treatment of hypertension and oedema.

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
BAGROS, P1
Leemhuis, MP1
Struyvenberg, A1
Leiter, L1

Reviews

2 reviews available for triamterene and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Significance of hypokalaemia due to diuretics.
    The Netherlands journal of medicine, 1973, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Amiloride; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Chlorothiazide; Diuretics; Ethacrynic Acid; Extracellular Space; Fu

1973
Combinations of diuretics in the treatment of edema.
    American heart journal, 1970, Volume: 80, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Benzothiadiazines; Chlorthalidone; Diuretics; Edema; Ethacrynic Acid; Furosemide; Glu

1970

Other Studies

1 other study available for triamterene and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
[THE TREATMENT OF EDEMA WITH SULFONAMIDE DIURETICS].
    Vie medicale (Paris, France : 1920), 1964, Volume: 45

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Acidosis; Benzothiadiazines; Chlorothiazide; Chlorthalidone; Dehydration; Diuretics;

1964