Effect of various drugs used in conservative therapy of hepatorenal syndrome: a retrospective drug utilization study.

Objectives: To analyze the impact of various drugs used in conservative therapy on renal failure and mortality in hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) at a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective review of hospital admission records was conducted for case records with HRS as diagnosis. Demographic and clinical data and drug utilization pattern were collected in a pre-designed patient information sheet.

Survival benefits of terlipressin and non-responder state in hepatorenal syndrome: a meta-analysis.

Objectives: Terlipressin improves renal function in hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a known fact. However the reason for lack of its long-term survival benefits despite improvement in renal function remains unclear. The aim of this study was to analyze the survival benefits of terlipressin in HRS and to address the issue of non-responder state to terlipressin.

Effect of calcium on anxiolytic activity of diazepam and verapamil in rats.

Objective: To analyze the role of calcium in anxiety and its effect on anxiolytic activity of diazepam and verapamil.

Materials And Methods: Study was conducted using female albino rats in light and dark arena; a nonconflicting animal experimental model for anxiety. Animals were divided into six groups with six animals in each group.