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Cirrhosis Drugs

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non-selective ß-blocker causes splanchnic vasoconstriction   nadolol  
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decreases intestinal NH3 by acting against urease producing bacteria   neomycin sulfate  
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somatostatin analog; inhibits serotonin, gastrin, insulin, glucagon and alters mesenteric/sphlanchnic blood flow promoting hemostasis   octreotide  
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inhibits binding of aldosterone to receptor   spironolactone  
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inhibits sodium-potassium symport in ascending limb   furosemide  
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used in cirrhosis induced hepatic encephalopathy   neomycin sulfate  
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used for bleeding esophageal varicies   octreotide and nadolol  
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used for cirrhosis induced edema   spironolactone and furosemide  
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causes nephro and ototoxicity   neomycin sulfate  
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causes gynecomastia   spironolactone  
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monitor B12 levels, cholelithiasis, hypothyroidism, anemia   octreotide  
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avoid NSAIDs   spironolactone and furosemide  
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aides in hydrolysis of fats, proteins and starches   pancrelipase  
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interacts with iron salts, iron, multivitamins   pancrelipase  
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monitor growth and development   pancrelipase  
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titrate "low and go slow"   pancrelipase  
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how do you monitor the effectivity of neomycin sulfate?   clinical improvement  
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used after removal of >5L paracentesis   albumin 25%  
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how long for diuretics to reach "steady state"? and how often should you adjust dose?   3-5 days  
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don't use with DM or renal impairment   octreotide  
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which 2 cirrhosis drugs are pricy?   octreotide and albumin 25%  
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