Liver disease treatment or the treatment of liver cirrhosis focuses on treating many of the complications that arise from liver disease. Sometimes liver disease is complicated by the use of certain medications so the provider will stop those medications in order to prevent further complications of disease. Liver Cirrhosis is commonly treated with the stopping intake of alcohol and certain medications that can further complicate liver failure are listed below (National Institute Of Health, 2018)
| Chlorpromazine |
| Erythromycin |
| Halothane |
| Methyldopa |
| Isoniazid |
| Methotrexate |
| Statins |
| Amiodarone |
| Tetracyclines |
| Amoxicillin-clavulanate |
Treatment for Hepatitis A
Preventative treatment is the best treatment for Hepatitis A and that includes getting vaccinated with the hepatitis A vaccine or immunoglobulin. In order for the vaccine to be fully effective, you will need two doses that are six months apart. Doctors also recommend adequate nutrition, fluids and rest to aid in the recovery of hepatitis A (CDC, 2015).
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
The treatment of chronic hepatitis B consists of antiviral medications that aid in fighting the virus and decrease the amount of damage being done to the liver. Antiviral medications that are used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B include entecavir (Baraclude), tenofovir (Viread) and telbivudine (Tyzeka) (CDC, 2015).
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
Treatment for hepatitis c is essential even if the person is not displaying any symptoms of the virus. The medications used to treat hep C aid in controlling the infection as well as helping cure the infection. Medications used to treat hep C infection include include daclatasvir, sofusbuvir, glecaprevir and are given over a course of 12 weeks. Side effects of the drug include nausea, itching, fatigue and skin reactions ( CDC, 2019).
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