To observe the safety/efficacy of tolvaptan for treatment of patients with hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and exploring the dosage-effect relations of the drug.
Tolvaptan is able to exert hydragogue diuretic effects (water diuresis) via inhibition of water reabsorption by renal collecting ducts without corresponding increase in electrolyte excretion. It has been confirmed that tolvaptan is able to increase urine volume without any adverse effects on renal functions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
180
Renji hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Body weight changes after 7 days of treatment (quantity of changes)
Time frame: from day1 to day7
Body weight change after 4 days of treatment (quantity of changes)
Time frame: from day1 to day4
Waist circumference after 4 and 7 days of treatment (quantity and rate of changes)
Time frame: from day1 to day7
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