Can rifaximin for hepatic encephalopathy be discontinued during broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment?
World J Hepatol. 2024 Feb 27;16(2):115-119. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i2.115.ABSTRACTHepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a formidable complication in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, often necessitating the administration of rifaximin (RFX) for effective management. RFX, is a gut-restricted, poorly-absorbable oral rifamycin derived antibiotic that can be used in addition to lactulose for the secondary prophylaxis of HE. It has shown notable reductions in infection, hospital readmission, duration of hospital stay, and mortality. However, limited data exist about the concurrent use of RFX with broad-spectrum antibiotics, because...
Source: World Journal of Hepatology - March 18, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chien-Hao Huang Piero Amodio Source Type: research
A study on the usefulness of eppikajutsuto for cellulitis
ConclusionEPTJ may be a safe and effective treatment option for cellulitis. Although antimicrobial agents were used in 48.5% of cases, further studies are needed to determine whether the concomitant use of antimicrobial agents is essential or the concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is useful. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 18, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hajime Nakae,
Haruka Hikichi,
Hidenori Tanaka Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
