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Comment
. 2010 Sep;59(9):E1-3.

PURLs: Another option for patients with liver disease

Umang A Sharma  1
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PURLs: Another option for patients with liver disease

Umang A Sharma. J Fam Pract. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

Currently used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, rifaximin is effective at preventing this common complication of chronic liver disease, as well.

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  • Rifaximin treatment in hepatic encephalopathy.
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