Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: The presence of cirrhosis has a multifaceted impact on hepatic drug metabolism. An area of concern and uncertainty in the care of patients with cirrhosis is the safe use of both prescription and over-the-counter medications. COMMENT: Retrospective studies indicate a high incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among patients with cirrhosis related to use of certain medication classes including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Conversely, use of appropriate medications, such as statins, may be decreased in this population due to fear of precipitating hepatotoxicity. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION: Pharmacotherapy in cirrhosis is an area of uncertainty and heterogeneity in clinical practice. Prescribing and dosing guidelines are needed to decrease the risk of serious ADRs in this high-risk patient population.
DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.12443
Institution: Mayo Clinic
Language: English
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2513375104