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chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
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benzodiazepines, treatment of alcohol withdrawal
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prednisone
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immunoactive agent, treat hepatitis
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interferon alfa-2b
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immunoactive agent, treat hepatitis
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neomycin sulfate (Mycifradin)
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aminoglycosides, combats blood ammonia by decreasing ammonia-producing bacteria
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lactulose (Cephulac)
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osmotic laxative, combats blood ammonia by lowering pH of colon
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cholestyramine (Questran)
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reduces bile salts
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vasopressin (Pitressin)
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control bleeding varices
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octreotide (Sandostatin)
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antidiarrheal agent, suppresses gastroenterohepatic peptides
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sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
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ion exchange resin, reduces potassium
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what vitamins & minerals might a liver failure patient need?
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iron (ferrous sulfate), B vitamins, vitamin K, potassium
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what vaccines or immune-boosting agents can help prevent hepatitis?
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hepatitis immune globulin (HBIG), hepatitis A vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine
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