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Real‐world effects of long‐term rifaximin treatment for Japanese patients with hepatic encephalopathy

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Rifaximin (RFX) improves hepatic encephalopathy (HE). However, information on long‐term treatment with RFX is limited. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of long‐term treatment with RFX on… Click to show full abstract

Rifaximin (RFX) improves hepatic encephalopathy (HE). However, information on long‐term treatment with RFX is limited. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of long‐term treatment with RFX on HE and liver function. Moreover, we investigated factors associated with the recurrence of HE under RFX treatment.

Keywords: long term; rfx; treatment; hepatic encephalopathy; rifaximin

Journal Title: Hepatology Research
Year Published: 2019

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