2018
DOI: 10.22270/jddt.v8i1.1544
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A Prospective Observational Study on Effects of Hepatoprotective Agents in Alcoholic Liver Disease at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract: Drug utilization evaluation of hepatoprotective drugs is important in view of the spectrum of effect and associated risks with their therapy. The study was designed to evaluate the effects and adverse effects of hepatoprotective agents. A prospective, observational study was carried out for a period of 6 months at Osmania General Hospital (a tertiary care hospital). 120 patients were evaluated receiving corticosteroids, pentoxifylline, ursodeoxycholic acid for observing a trend in hepatic parameters and its ou… Show more

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“…Hence, it is used as an off-label treatment for treating alcoholic liver disease. 15 Hepamerz is an amino acid mixture of ornithine and aspartate that is used to treat hepatic encephalopathy. 16 Because liver disease patient's immune is suppressed, they are more susceptible to infections, thus antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.…”
Section: Complicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hence, it is used as an off-label treatment for treating alcoholic liver disease. 15 Hepamerz is an amino acid mixture of ornithine and aspartate that is used to treat hepatic encephalopathy. 16 Because liver disease patient's immune is suppressed, they are more susceptible to infections, thus antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.…”
Section: Complicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%