Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy Lactulose ...

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Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy

Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH → ↓ NH3 (relatively high absorption), ↑ NH4+ (relatively low absorption)



- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/



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