GI drugs Flashcards
1
Q
treatment for chronic HBV
A
interferon and lamivudine or adefovir
2
Q
treatment for chronic HCV
A
interferon and ribavirin
3
Q
treatment for primary biliary cirrhosis
A
ursodeoxycholic acid
cholestyramine (for pruritis)
liver transplant
4
Q
treatment for ulcerative colitis
A
topical mesalamine or sulfasalazine
5
Q
ursodeoxycholic acid
A
used for patients who are high risk and cannot undergo surgery