Hepatic Encephalopathy

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

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Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

Lactulose

Lactulose is a non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.[1][4] It is used by mouth for constipation and either by mouth or in the rectum for hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It generally begins working after 8–12 hours, but may take up to 2 days to improve constipation.[2][3] Common side effects include abdominal bloating and cramps.[1] A potential exist...

rifaxin ## I went into liver failure 3.5 years ago. I am in End stage liver disease and have hepatic Encephalopathy. They had me on lactulose and in JUne tried me on Xifaxin. Its been like a miracle drug. I am not in a wheel chair don't use walker and can even drive and type. I guess the long term isn't what I need to worry about. My quality of life has improved waiting for a new liver. ## I am also in end stage of liver cirrhosis and take lactulose and xifaxin I was wondering how the liver transplant person who posted in 2007 was doing today in 2015? ## Has anyone had a liver transplant out there and has survived more than 3-5 years I'm scared because I am in process of getting on list. Please help ## Lactose is killing me indirectly/ slowly. I have a small amount of liver ...

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What is gutclear syrup used for and when is it used? ## Gutclear Syrup is marketed for use in treating constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hepatic encephalopathy and various G.I. disorders. Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd When used for constipation: Adults take 15-30 ml/day [10-20 gms/day] Pediatrics take 250-400 mg/kg/day When used for hepatic encephalopathy: 500-700 mg/kg daily orally in 3 divided doses at mealtimes [adjust the dose to produce 2 soft stools per day] OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES: - It is recommended that Gutclear Syrup should be taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to work. - Gutclear Syrup should be taken with at least a 2-hour gap from other medications, as it could interfere with their absorption. Manufacturer's Guide to Gutclear Syrup: zuv...

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generic name and side effects ## Manufactured by Otsuka, it contains Amino Acid + Vitamins + Minerals. "Aminoleban? is indicated for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy in patients with acute and chronic liver disease. Aminoleban? is beneficial in patients under hypercatabolic state such as, surgery, trauma, sepsis and burns with evidence of negative nitrogen balance, which largely owing to an increase net rate of skeletal muscle breakdown. Use is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and abnormal amino acid metabolism other than hepatic disorders. Possible Side Effects: Hypersensitivity: rare skin eruptions. If hypersensitivity reactions occur, the solution should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal: occasional diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. Cardiovascular: occa...

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Rifaximin

Rifaximin, sold under the brand name Xifaxan (USA) and Zaxine (Canada) among others, is an antibiotic medication used to treat travelers' diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and hepatic encephalopathy.[3] It has poor absorption when taken by mouth. It is based on rifamycin. Rifaximin was approved for medical use in the United States in May 2004.[3][4] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Irritable bowel syndrome 1.2 C. difficile infection 1.3 Hepatic ...

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Rifaximin, sold under the brand name Xifaxan (USA) and Zaxine (Canada) among others, is an antibiotic medication used to treat travelers' diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and hepatic encephalopathy.[3] It has poor absorption when taken by mouth. It is based on rifamycin. Rifaximin was approved for medical use in the United States in May 2004.[3][4] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Irritable bowel syndrome 1.2 C. difficile infection 1.3 Hepatic ...

an antibiotic that treats bacterial overgrowth in intestine. Dose is 600 mg/day for 10 days. ## Rifaximin is a semisynthetic antibiotic that's most commonly used to treat traveler's diarrhea and hepatic encephalopathy. Learn more Rifaximin details here. It's main problem is that it has poor oral bioavailability, so little of it is absorbed if it's swallowed. Are there any questions or comments?

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Found these small blue pills with sx on one side and blank on the other. What are they? ## The only pill that comes up as a possible match is brown and not blue. It has the same marking "sx" on one side and blank on the other. This brown pill is identified as Xifaxan (200 mg); which is used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, traveler's diarrhea, and crown's disease. It is manufactured by Salix Pharmaceuticals. You can click on the links below to learn more about this drug: Does this seem like a possible match?

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Rifaximina 200mg This medication was given to me by a doctor in mexico city, I went to him for swelling of my feet. The other medication he gave me is Elatec, underneath that name on the box it says Micronizado, Diosmina/Hesperidina. What can you tell me about these drugs. ## In my home country my doctor gave me Detralex which contains diosmina + hesperidina. I had problmes with me swollen feet and my veins. The problem is that I moved to the USA and I can not find a related drug. Would you be so kind and help me? Thank you! ## To the original poster, Rifaximin (or Rifiaximina) is an antibiotic that treats traveler's diarrhea caused by a bacteria called Escherichia coli. It is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy, which is a condition that occurs when your liver does not work...

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my dad is suffering from iddm with triopathy with non alcohlic cirrhosis liver with hepatic encephalopathy grade 1. Albumin level is 2 , sodium is 127 , potassium is 4.5 , will STIMULIV help in his case ? , please guide.