
#011- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology - 2
ICU Primary PrepCast
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Understanding Hepatic Encephalopathy and Its Pharmacological Treatments
This chapter explores hepatic encephalopathy, a neuropsychiatric condition stemming from liver dysfunction. It highlights the role of hyperammonia in its pathogenesis and details the mechanisms and effects of lactulose and rifaximin in reducing ammonia levels.
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