Liver Medications Classification and Uses

What is a primary therapeutic use of interferons in liver medications?

Which of the following is a notable adverse effect of peginterferon alfa?

What mechanism of action do antiviral drugs use to manage Hepatitis C?

Which medication is classified as a protease inhibitor for Hepatitis C?

What is a critical aspect of monitoring during therapy with interferons?

Which of the following best describes the role of vitamins like thiamine in liver medication?

What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of ribavirin?

What type of medications are referred to as immune stimulants?

Liver Medications Classification and Uses

Immune Stimulants like Interferons are used for Hepatitis B and C.
Interferons are proteins that modify the immune response.
They stimulate interferon receptor sites on non-infected cells to produce antiviral proteins that prevent viruses from entering cells.
Common side effects of Interferons include: flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, chills, lethargy), bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, dyspnea, alopecia, and GI upset.
Monitor CBC levels, cardiac and liver function throughout therapy.
Antiretroviral Protease Inhibitors are used for Hepatitis C.
These drugs block protease activity rendering the HIV particle unable to fuse with and inject itself into a cell.
Antiretroviral Protease Inhibitors may cause: GI effects, changes in liver function, elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, fat redistribution, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Antiviral Drugs like Ribavirin also treat Hepatitis C.
Ribavirin inhibits viral DNA replication by competing with viral substrates to form shorter, noneffective DNA chains.
Ribavirin can cause: nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, paresthesia, neuropathy, rash, hair loss, and renal dysfunction.
Thiamine, a type of vitamin, is used to treat deficiencies.
Thiamine is required for carbohydrate metabolism and therefore is a dietary supplement.
Thiamine has extremely rare reactions/side effects.

This quiz covers the classification and uses of various liver medications, focusing on immune stimulants and antiretroviral protease inhibitors. Learn about their applications in treating Hepatitis B and C, common side effects, and the importance of monitoring during therapy. Test your knowledge on these vital medications and their impacts.