A patient has hepatic encephalopathy. The drug of choice for gut sterilization in this patient is:
Correct Answer: Neomycin
Description: Ans. (A) Neomycin(Ref: KDT 8/e p799)When administered by oral route, neomycin is not absorbed and kills intestinal bacteria. These bacteria are responsible for the generation of NH3 Excessive ammonia can result in hepatic encephalopathy. Neomycin decreases NH3 by killing intestinal bacteria.
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