8th February 2022

A 65-year-old male is brought into the hospital with confusion and jaundice

A 65-year-old male is brought into the hospital with confusion and jaundice. On examination he has a distended abdomen, spider naevi and ascites. Laboratory tests reveal a raised INR and a low albumin. The patient is diagnosed with decompensated chronic liver disease.

Which of the below medications should be used with caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.