Efficacy of rifaximin in hepatic encephalopathy

ABSTRACT

Background: Hepatic encephalopathy [HE] is among the commonest complications to present in the medical emergencies due to chronic liver disease [CLD]. Multiple regimens have been tried and newer antibiotic like Rifaximin is under extensive discussion regarding its management. Objective: To determine the efficacy of rifaximin in cases of chronic liver disease presenting with hepatic encephalopathy