lactulose (NH4+ generation) rifaximin (NH3-producing gut bacteria)
(treatment of hepatic encephalopathy FA2020 page 391)
FA18 p 385. Hepatic encephalopathy treatments are lactulose (increase NH4+ generation) and rifaximin or neomycin (decrease NH3 producing gut bacteria). These treatments acidify intestinal contents (UWorld)
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lactulose (NH4+ generation) rifaximin (NH3-producing gut bacteria)
(treatment of hepatic encephalopathy FA2020 page 391)