There are various drugs for the treatment of different diseases.
The Liver diseases have been listed down in alphabetical order. Click
on the alphabet to read more about the diseases.
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Biliary Atresia
No medications indicated for this
condition
Budd-Chiari
Syndrome
| Treatment |
Indication |
Dose |
| Spironolactone |
Drugs that increase urination can
help control symptoms of fluid retention (leg
and abdominal swelling). Typically, a combination
with furosemide is preferred |
100-400 mg by mouth once daily
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| Furosemide |
Drugs that increase urination can
help control symptoms of fluid retention (leg
and abdominal swelling). Typically, a combination
with spironolactone is preferred |
40-160 mg by mouth once daily |
| Anticoagulants (Heparin, low molecular
weight heparin, and warfarin) |
Indicated in patients in whom the
underlying cause is a hypercoaguable state (blood
that has a tendency to clot). |
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tPA (tissue plasminogen
activator) |
This medication is a thrombolytic
(breaks up blood clots). It is indicated only
in patients with blood clots less than 3-4 weeks
old. It is not very commonly used because of the
high risk of bleeding, strokes, and blood clots
in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) |
0.02-0.1 mg/ per kg per hour of
body weight by intravenous administration for
up to 36 hours |
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Byler Disease
Unfortunately, treatment options
for this condition are limited
Contraindications
and side-effects of medications
| Medication |
Reasons not to take this medicine |
Side-effects |
| Azothioprine |
- If you have an allergy
to azothiprine or any other part of this medicine.
- If you are pregnant. |
- Fevers, chills
- Hair loss
- Rash
- Low blood cell counts. Monitor blood cell
counts regularly if taking this medication
- Joint and muscle weakness
- Eye irritation
- Risk of infection. Avoid people with infections,
colds, or flu
- Belly pain. Call your physician in case
of sudden onset of severe belly pain, since
this may indicate a problem with the pancreas
- Worsening liver function in some patients
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals,
frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free
candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help
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| Corticosteroids |
- If you have an allergy
to prednisone or any other part of this medicine.
- If you have a severe infection. |
- High blood sugar. Can cause diabetes
mellitus while on medicine, usually reverses when
stopped.
- Risk of infection. Avoid people with infections,
colds, or flu.
- Belly pain.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent
mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or
chewing sugar-free gum may help.
- Weight gain.
- Change in body fat distribution.
- Weakened bones.
- Muscle weakness.
- Skin changes (acne, stretch marks, slow healing,
hair growth).
- For females, vaginal yeast infection. Report
itching or discharge.
- Cataracts or glaucoma with long-term use.
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| Cyclosporine |
- If you have an allergy to cyclosporine
or any other part of this medicine.
- If you have any of the following conditions:
Cancer, eye infection, psoriasis and are taking
light therapy, poor kidney function, rheumatoid
arthritis, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- If you are taking methotrexate, other medicines
that weaken your immune system, coal tar, or radiation
therapy.
- If you are breast-feeding. |
- High blood pressure.
- Worsening kidney function.
- Risk of infection. Avoid people with infections,
colds, or flu.
- Headache.
- Belly pain.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent
mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or
chewing sugar-free gum may help.
- Diarrhea.
- Hair growth.
- Eye irritation. |
| Furosemide |
- If you have an allergy
to furosemide or any other part of this medicine.
- If you have a sulfonamide ("sulfa")
allergy, talk with healthcare provider.
- If you have any of the following conditions:
Coma from liver disease, kidney disease, liver
disease, low calcium levels, low magnesium levels,
or low potassium levels. |
- Feeling dizzy.
Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting
or lying position. Be careful climbing.
- Belly pain.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent
mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or
chewing sugar-free gum may help.
- Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise,
or a fiber-containing diet may help. Talk with
healthcare provider about a stool softener or
laxative.
- Diarrhea with high doses. |
| Infliximab |
- If you have an allergy
to infliximab or any other part of this medicine.
- If you are allergic to mouse proteins, talk
with healthcare provider.
- If you have a severely weakened heart.
- If you are breast-feeding. |
- Risk of infection. Avoid people
with infections, colds, or flu.
- Fever, chills, itching, hives, chest pain or
pressure, or shortness of breath during infusion.
- Headache.
- Belly pain.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent
mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or
chewing sugar-free gum may help.
- Diarrhea.
- Cough.
- In fistula patients, an abscess can rarely occur. |
| Pentoxifylline |
- If you have an allergy
to pentoxyfilline or any other part of this medicine |
- Belly pain.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent
mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or
chewing sugar-free gum may help.
- Chest pain, irregular heartbeat.
- Shortness of breath.
- Anxiety.
- Blurry vision, conjunctivitisRash.
- Low blood cell counts. Monitor blood cell counts
regularly if you are on this medication.
- Drowsiness, flushing
- Dizziness |
| tPA |
- If you have an allergy
to tPA or any part of this medicine.
- High risk of bleeding |
- Bleeding from cuts, gums, wounds,
or site of injection.
- Bleeding inside the body.
- Very low blood pressure.
- Fever |
| Ursodeoxycholic acid |
- Allergy (hypersensitivity)
to ursodiol, bile acids, or any component of the
formulation |
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Rash
- Hair loss
- Low blood cell counts. Monitor blood cell counts
regularly if you are on this medication.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent
mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or
chewing sugar-free gum may help.
- Itching |
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