What medications are used to treat liver cirrhosis?
Disease description:
I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis and need to undergo drug treatment. What medications are used for treating cirrhosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The medications for treating cirrhosis mainly include:
1. Antiviral drugs: For cirrhosis caused by viral hepatitis, such as entecavir and tenofovir for hepatitis B-related cirrhosis, and sofosbuvir for hepatitis C-related cirrhosis.
2. Hepatoprotective drugs: Such as glycyrrhizin preparations, bicyclol, and silymarin, which can reduce liver tissue damage and promote liver cell repair and regeneration.
3. Anti-fibrotic drugs: Such as Anluohuaxian Pills, Fuzheng Huayu Tablets, and Compound Softshell Turtle Pills, which help improve the progression of liver fibrosis.
4. Other medications: For cirrhosis caused by parasitic infections, drugs like praziquantel may be used; for patients with ascites, diuretics such as spironolactone and furosemide may be added.
