Effect of intravenous albumin on endotoxin removal, cytokines, and nitric oxide production in patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Abstract

The results confirm that the beneficial effects of albumin are related to the reduction of the levels of TNF-alpha and NOx in both plasma and ascitic fluid. The infusion of albumin continuously for 3 days in addition to antibiotic treatment at the time of SBP detection is recommended as an effective therapy for patients with cirrhosis and SBP.