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Terlipressin: current and emerging indications in chronic liver disease

Author(s)
Papaluca, Timothy
Gow, Paul J
Publication Date
2018-03
Abstract
Terlipressin is an analogue of vasopressin that has potent vasoactive properties and has been available for use in most countries for nearly two decades. It has both established roles and emerging indications in the management of complications of decompensated chronic liver disease. We explore historic and emerging literature regarding the use of terlipressin for a range of indications including hepatorenal syndrome, portal hypertensive bleeding and disruptions in sodium homeostasis. Novel methods of infusion based terlipressin administration including the beneficial effect in reduction of adverse events are explored, in addition to new indications for the use of terlipressin in decompensated cirrhosis in an outpatient setting.
Citation
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2018; 33(3): 591-598
Jornal Title
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Subject
Hepatorenal syndrome
Terlipressin
cirrhosis
portal hypertension
Title
Terlipressin: current and emerging indications in chronic liver disease
Type of document
Journal Article

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