Treatments for Drug-induced liver damage -- Griseofulvin

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Treatment List for Drug-induced liver damage -- Griseofulvin

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Drug-induced liver damage -- Griseofulvin includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Treatment of drug-induced liver damage is dependant upon the causative agent, the degree of liver dysfunction, and the age and general health of the patient. Treatments include:
- Discontinuation of causative medication
- Monitoring of patient and regular review of liver function - where liver dysfunction is mild to moderate, and liver function is improving
- Abstinence from alcohol and avoidance of medication that may contribute to further liver damage
- Management of acute liver failure from hepatotoxicity
  - Supportive care, often in and intensive care unit - airway protection, fluid and electrolyte management
  - Management of complications such as bleeding problems and hepatic encephalopathy
- Management of symptoms of chronic liver dysfunction
  - Nutrition - adequate calories and normal protein intake with vitamin supplementation as required
  - Regular exercise to maintain muscle mass
  - Ursodeoxycholic acid
  - Management of pruritus
    - Cholestyramine
    - Antihistamines
  - Management of ascites
    - Low sodium diet
    - Diuretics - furosemide, spironolactone
    - Paracentesis - removal of fluid via a needle in the abdomen
    - Portosytemic shunting
  - Management of portal hypertension
    - Beta-blockers
    - Oesophageal variceal banding
    - Portocaval shunting
- Liver transplantation - for acute fulminant liver failure or end stage cirrhosis

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