Treatments for Liver abscess
Treatments for Liver abscess
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Liver abscess
includes the following list.
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or change in treatment plans.
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Drugs and Medications used to treat Liver abscess:
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Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Liver abscess include:
- Metronidazole
- Apo-Metronidazole
- Femazole
- Flagyl
- Flagyl ER
- Flagystatin
- Helidac
- Losec Helicopak
- Metizol
- MetroGel
- Metro IV
- Metryl
- Neo-Tric
- Novo-Nidazole
- Protostat
- Rho-Metrostatin
- SK Metronidazole
- Trikacide
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Hepatomegaly:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Heart failure: Diuretics, inotropes, and afterload reduction
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Viral hepatitis: Supportive care and antivirals in some chronic cases
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Alcoholic liver disease: Abstinence from alcohol, steroids in severe cases, and possible transplant
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Fatty liver: Treat underlying obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia
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Sarcoidosis: Steroids
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Hemochromatosis: Iron removal by weekly phlebotomy for 2–3 years and/or deferoxamine chelation
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Wilson's disease: Copper chelation with D-penicillamine or trientine; may require liver transplantation
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Neoplasms: Resection and chemotherapy
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Abscess or cyst: Antimicrobials, percutaneous drainage, and/or surgical resection
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Amyloidosis: Prednisone and alkylating agents
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Jaundice:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Discontinue and avoid potentially hepatotoxic medications
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Supportive care for viral hepatitis
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Rehydrate/refeed for Gilbert's syndrome
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Consider steroids in fulminant alcoholic hepatitis
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Cholecystectomy or ERCP with stone removal for obstructing gallstones
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Treat underlying causes of hemolysis or other disorders
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Antibiotics for cholangitis, sepsis
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Hydroxyurea and folate for sickle cell disease, prevent crises by adequate hydration, vaccinating against diseases, and try to prevent other infections
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Hepatomegaly:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Geared towards specific disease
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Cholestasis
–Ursodeoxycholic acid
–Supplemental fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
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Infections
–Consider interferon for hepatitis B
–Consider interferon and ribaviron for hepatitis C
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Toxins
–Use of NTBC for tyrosinemia
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Metabolic disease
–Metabolism consultation
–Often requires specific restricted formulas
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Surgical repair for biliary atresia
–Kasai portoenterostomy has better outcome if done before 60 days of age
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Mucomyst for acute acetaminophen toxicity
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Immune suppression for autoimmune hepatitis
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Jaundice in Infants – Direct:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Varies by specific disorder
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General medication principles of cholestasis include
–Promoting bile flow with ursodeoxycholic acid
–Consider phenobarbital (increases bile excretion)
–Fat-soluble vitamins including K, D, E
–Vitamin A is a relative contraindication given hepatotoxicity at high levels
Consider formula with medium chain triglycerides as fat source (does not require bile acids to be absorbed)
Treat underlying disorder
–Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia
–Surgical repair of choledochal cyst
–Special formulas for tyrosinemia
–Lactose free formula for galactosemia (e.g., soy based)
–Remove toxic exposures
–Treat infections
–Treat hypothyroidism
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Jaundice in Infants – Indirect:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Treatment options vary based on level of bilirubin, age of presentation, and cause
–Goal is prevent levels high enough to cause kernicterus
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Phototherapy involves the use of photon energy to change the structure of bilirubin and permit excretion without glucuronidation
–Decisions for use are age-based
–Considered when serum level above 14 mg/dL
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Exchange transfusion should be considered with serum levels above 25 mg/dL
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IVF or breast-feed more frequently to increase volume
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Correct endocrine abnormality
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Improve perfusion if cardiac problem
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Correct anatomic abnormality
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Consider enteral binding agents
–Cholestyramine, charcoal, calcium phosphate
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Crigler-Najjar: Phenobarbital, may need liver transplantation
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Liver abscess:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
If the organism causing the liver abscess is unknown, long-term antibiotic therapy begins immediately. When culture results are obtained, antibiotics are prescribed specific to treat the organism. Therapy usually continues for 2 to 4 months. Surgery is usually avoided, but it may be done for a single pyogenic abscess or for an amebic abscess that fails to respond to antibiotics. In acutely toxic patients, percutaneous needle aspiration and decompression may be needed to remove the abscess.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Jaundice [Icterus]:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Encourage the patient with a hepatic disorder to decrease his protein intake sharply and increase his intake of carbohydrates. If he has obstructive jaundice, encourage a nutritious, balanced diet (avoiding high-fat foods) and frequent small meals.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Liver abscess:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Antibiotic therapy along with drainage is the preferred treatment for most hepatic abscesses. Percutaneous drainage either with ultrasound or CT guidance is usually sufficient to evacuate pus. Surgery may be performed to drain pus in patients with an unstable condition and continued sepsis (despite attempted nonsurgical treatment) and in patients with a persistent fever (lasting longer than 2 weeks) after percutaneous drainage and appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Before the causative organism is identified, an antibiotic should be started to treat aerobic gram-negative bacilli, streptococci, and anaerobic bacilli, including Bacteroides species. A combination may be used. When the causative organisms are identified, the antibiotic regimen should be modified to match the patient’s sensitivities. An I.V. antibiotic should be administered for 14 days and then replaced with an oral preparation to complete a 6-week course.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Hepatomegaly:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Instruct the patient to avoid alcohol. Explain the importance of following the treatment plan to correct or control the underlying disorder as needed. Tell the patient to avoid exposure to people with infections and to maintain good personal hygiene. Explain the importance of pacing activities and having frequent rest periods.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Jaundice:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Encourage the patient with a hepatic disorder to decrease his protein intake sharply and increase his intake of carbohydrates. If he has obstructive jaundice, encourage a nutritious, balanced diet (avoiding high-fat foods) and frequent small meals. Teach the patient ways to reduce pruritus.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Hepatomegaly:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Prepare the patient for liver enzyme, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, albumin, and globulin studies to evaluate liver function and for X-rays, a liver scan, celiac arteriography, a computed tomography scan, and ultrasonography to confirm hepatomegaly.
▪ Provide bed rest, relief from stress, and adequate nutrition to help protect liver cells from further damage and to allow the liver to regenerate functioning cells.
▪ Monitor and restrict dietary protein as needed.
▪ Give hepatotoxic drugs or drugs metabolized by the liver in very small doses, if at all.
Patient teaching
▪ Explain the underlying disorder and its treatments.
▪ Stress the importance of avoiding alcohol and people with infections.
▪ Discuss the importance of pacing activities and rest periods.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Jaundice [Icterus]:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ To decrease pruritus, frequently bathe the patient; apply an antipruritic lotion, such as calamine; and administer diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine.
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests to evaluate biliary and hepatic function, including laboratory studies (such as urine and fecal urobilinogen, serum bilirubin, liver enzyme, and cholesterol levels; prothrombin time; and a complete blood count), computed tomography, ultrasonography, cholangiography, liver biopsy, and exploratory laparotomy.
Patient teaching
▪ Teach the patient appropriate dietary changes.
▪ Discuss ways to reduce pruritis.
▪ Review with the patient prescribed medications and their possible adverse effects.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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