WebThe various hypothesis for the explantation of reversible bismuth encephalopathy are reviewed and discussed. Today, this side effect appears to be devoid of mystery, due to uncontrolled and inhibited ingestion of bismuth salts which increased the emergence of genetic and physiopathologic risk factors and brought about the cases of neurotoxicity. WebThe organic bismuth salt bismuth subcitrate is efficacious in the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers. Furthermore, it has also been established that it alters the course of ulcer recurrence. However, bismuth encephalopathy is a major toxicity concern that needs to be addressed.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) Publication types Review
Bismuth subsalicylate toxicity as a cause of prolonged
WebEncephalopathy from abuse of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Neurology. 1993 Jun;43(6):1265. doi: 10.1212/wnl.43.6.1265. Authors A C Jungreis 1 , H H Schaumburg. Affiliation 1 Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461. PMID: 8192812 DOI: 10.1212 ... WebAbstract. Seventy patients admitted to hospital with bismuth encephalopathy had repeated clinical and EEG examinations. All the patients exhibited myoclonic jerks, but no paroxysmal features ever appeared on EEG. Computed tomography showed cortical hyperdensities. Seizures were observed in 22 patients, but epileptic EEG patterns appeared only ... irmhild starrach
Bismuth encephalopathy and mineral waters: a new hypothesis on bismuth …
WebAbstract. Bismuth encephalopathy, characterized by the constant association of acute confusion, myoclonus, severe ataxia and dysarthia has reached "epidemic" proportion since its first description in 1974. The clinical aspects the pathogenic hypothesis, the diagnostic criteria as well as the report of a typical case are described by the authors ... WebMar 30, 2002 · Bismuth is known to have neurotoxic side effects in humans and animals. In the 1970s France experienced about a thousand cases of patients suffering from bismuth-induced encephalopathy. Studies suggest that bismuth may provoke a selective degeneration of CA1 pyramidal cells in the organotypic cultures of rat hippocampus. WebBismuth intoxication (encephalopathy) has been reported with prolonged administration of bismuth salts, and there has been 1 report of similar intoxication in a patient receiving unusually high doses of CBS for a prolonged period. However, no such intoxication has been reported with CBS used at its recommended dosage in the acute treatment of ... irmhild thuer