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Hepatic and Biliary system Flashcards

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What drug can be used for the relief of biliary colic?

A

Morphine (can constrict the sphincter of oddi)

Buprenorphine and pethidine are alternatives

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What can be used to relieve biliary spasm?

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Atropine or glyceryltrinitrate (GTN)

Consider contraindications such as bradycardia

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What are the two treatment options for chronic Hep B?

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Option 1
* Peginterferon alone

Option 2
* Supressive antiviral drug e.g Entercavir, tenofovir

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What is peginterferon?

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A long acting interferon that is normally produced by the body in response to viral infections

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What drugs are used in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis?

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Corticosteroids
Azathioprine
Prednisolone & Azathioprine

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