myths about using meds in chronic liver disease

October 2013

You'll hear myths about using meds in chronic liver disease.

This can be due to viral hepatitis, alcoholism, fatty liver disease, etc...and can progress to end-stage liver disease with cirrhosis.

MYTH: Medications often impair liver function.

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Table of Contents

Vaccines three new versions of the flu vaccine this season
Allergic Reactions More patients who are allergic to penicillin will get a cephalosporin for common respiratory tract infections
Dermatology Recent warnings about acetaminophen will bring up more questions about serious drug-induced skin reactions
Antibiotics stronger warnings about peripheral neuropathy with oral or IV quinolone antibiotics
Cardiology Many patients don't get appropriate med DOSES after a heart attack
Liver Disease myths about using meds in chronic liver disease
Malaria Stronger warnings about mefloquine will mean more questions about what meds to use to prevent malaria
Interactions P-glycoprotein drug interactions
Veterinary Medicine More pharmacies are providing human and veterinary meds for pets
Osteoporosis how to manage osteoporosis when patients don't get enough benefit from a bisphosphonate
Men's Health more controversy over the long-term safety and benefits of testosterone replacement in middle-aged and older men