Adjunctive terlipressin versus placebo in the treatment of refractory septic shock: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Terlipressin’s role as an adjunctive vasopressor in septic shock remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of terlipressin versus placebo as an additional vasopressor in refractory septic shock.
Surat Tongyoo +3 more
semanticscholar +3 more sources
Terlipressin for Hepatorenal Syndrome in Patients With Early‐Stage Acute‐on‐Chronic Liver Failure [PDF]
Hepatorenal syndrome‐acute kidney injury (HRS‐AKI) is a life‐threatening complication of decompensated cirrhosis. The US Food and Drug Administration approved terlipressin use for HRS‐AKI based on the CONFIRM study, which demonstrated a significant ...
Don C. Rockey +7 more
semanticscholar +3 more sources
Bradycardia and Other Arrhythmias in Patients With Hepatorenal Syndrome‐Acute Kidney Injury Following Terlipressin Treatment: A Pooled Analysis of Three North American Phase III Clinical Studies [PDF]
Terlipressin is the FDA‐approved systemic vasoconstrictor therapy for hepatorenal syndrome‐acute kidney injury (HRS‐AKI)—a rapidly progressive renal failure occurring in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites.
J. Bajaj +6 more
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Effectiveness and safety evaluation of terlipressin in the treatment of intestinal paralysis in end-stage liver disease [PDF]
Background and aims Intestinal paralysis is a common complication in end-stage liver disease (ESLD), our aim is to assess the effectiveness and safety of low-dose terlipressin for treating intestinal paralysis in ESLD.
Xia Wan +7 more
doaj +3 more sources
Safety and efficacy of continuous infusion terlipressin (BIV201): A phase 2 trial in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and refractory ascites [PDF]
Refractory ascites often requires therapeutic paracentesis, which is associated with potential risks and diminished quality of life. Terlipressin is a vasopressin analog that is indicated for i.v.
Jasmohan S. Bajaj +15 more
semanticscholar +3 more sources
Hyponatraemia Induced by Terlipressin in Patients Diagnosed with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis and Acute Variceal Bleeding [PDF]
Background: Hyponatraemia is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of terlipressin therapy. Case history: In the current case, a 39-year-old female with decompensated liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh C) and acute variceal bleeding experienced a
Mahmoud Elshehawy +4 more
doaj +3 more sources
Terlipressin plus Albumin for the Treatment of Type 1 Hepatorenal Syndrome
BACKGROUND The vasoconstrictor terlipressin is used for type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS-1) in many parts of the world and is part of the clinical practice guidelines in Europe. METHODS We conducted a phase 3 trial to confirm the efficacy and safety of
Florence S H Wong +2 more
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Severe ischemic bowel necrosis caused by terlipressin during treatment of hepatorenal syndrome [PDF]
Terlipressin is a vasopressin analogue that is widely used in the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome or variceal bleeding. Because it acts mainly on splanchnic vessels, terlipressin has a lower incidence of severe ischemic complications than does ...
Hae Rim Kim +13 more
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Practice guidance for the use of terlipressin for liver cirrhosis–related complications [PDF]
Background: Liver cirrhosis is a major global health burden worldwide due to its high risk of morbidity and mortality. Role of terlipressin for the management of liver cirrhosis–related complications has been recognized during recent years.
Xingshun Qi +40 more
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The current applications and future directions of terlipressin [PDF]
Terlipressin is a vasopressin analog with potent splanchnic vasoconstrictor properties. It has an established role in managing portal hypertensive bleeding and hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury, with a growing body of evidence demonstrating ...
Dorothy Liu +3 more
semanticscholar +2 more sources

