Anticonvulsants in Hepatic Encephalopathy

Authors

  • Sona Jose St James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NAAC Accredited), St James Hospital Trust Pharmaceutical Research Center (DSIR Recognized) Chalakudy, Kerala.
  • Amal Roy Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India
  • N M Amala Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India
  • C S Vidhya Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India
  • Lincy George HOD, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

Abstract

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complex neurological syndrome that arises as a complication of liver dysfunction. The primary focus in HE management has traditionally been on ammonia detoxification, but recent research has paved light on the potential role of anticonvulsant medications in improving the cognitive impairment and preventing seizures associated with HE. This review mainly aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the use of anticonvulsants in hepatic encephalopathy, by taking a looking at their mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety profiles.

Keywords: Hepatic encephalopathy, Anticonvulsants, Cognitive impairment

Keywords:

Hepatic encephalopathy, Anticonvulsants, Cognitive impairment

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v14i4.6506

Author Biographies

Sona Jose, St James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NAAC Accredited), St James Hospital Trust Pharmaceutical Research Center (DSIR Recognized) Chalakudy, Kerala.

Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

Amal Roy, Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

N M Amala, Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

C S Vidhya, Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

Pharm D, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

Lincy George, HOD, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

HOD, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. James College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy, Kerala 680307, India

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15-04-2024
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Jose S, Roy A, Amala NM, Vidhya CS, George L. Anticonvulsants in Hepatic Encephalopathy. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 6];14(4):108-10. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/6506

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Jose S, Roy A, Amala NM, Vidhya CS, George L. Anticonvulsants in Hepatic Encephalopathy. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 6];14(4):108-10. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/6506