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Cirrhosis : Drugs

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Prescribed Medications
Beta blockers may be prescribed to control cirrhosis-induced portal hypertension. Because the diseased liver can no longer efficiently neutralize harmful substances, medications must be given with caution.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron supplements, diuretics, and antibiotics may be used for anemia, fluid retention, and ammonia accumulation associated with cirrhosis. Vasoconstrictors are sometimes needed to stop internal bleeding and antiemetics may be prescribed to control...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
SPIRONOLACTONE (speer on oh LAK tone) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease. It is also used to treat patients who make too much aldosterone or have low potassium. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Aldosterone antagonist; a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Source:AHFS
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