Clinical Trial: Rifaximin Prophylaxis for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis and Hepatorenal Syndrome in Cirrhotic Patients
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Condition: Ascites Infection
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Rifaximin Prophylaxis Against Recurrence of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis and Occurrence of Hepatorenal Syndrome in Decompensated Cirrhotic Egyptian Patients
Brief Summary:
Norfloxacin is the most commonly used drug for the prophylaxis against spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Rifaximin, another broad spectrum antibiotic with only trivial absorption from the gut, is used for the treatment of traveler's diarrhea and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy.
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