myths about using certain meds in patients with chronic liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis, etc)

October 2013

Some prescribers are clinging to myths about using certain meds in patients with chronic liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis, etc).

Patients with liver disease sometimes miss out on good drug therapy because the facts are not known.

MYTH: Medications often impair liver function.

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Table of Contents

Practice ways to improve workflow in the pharmacy
Vaccines new versions of the flu vaccine this season
Osteoporosis more about managing osteoporosis and promoting adherence with "bisphosphonate" meds (alendronate, etc)
Dermatology Recent warnings about acetaminophen will bring up questions about serious drug-induced skin reactions
Allergic Reactions more "cephalosporin" antibiotics (cefdinir, etc) used to treat respiratory infections in patients allergic to penicillin
Veterinary Medicine handling orders for pet meds
Liver Disease myths about using certain meds in patients with chronic liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis, etc)
Malaria changes in the treatments used for preventing malaria
Antithrombotics how to prevent and treat warfarin-induced bleeding
Interactions preventing drug interactions