Lactulose is a versatile pharmaceutical agent helpful in preventing and treating clinical portal-systemic encephalopathy. By primarily targeting the reduction of intestinal production and absorption of ammonia, this drug addresses the root cause of the condition. Beyond its established efficacy in portal-systemic encephalopathy, lactulose has garnered recognition as a potential therapeutic solution for subacute clinical encephalopathy.
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