In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard , share their expert insights of the findings and provide Virginia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You A new study is has uncovered that some commonly prescribed medications may pose a higher risk of causing severe liver injury than previously thought. This finding is particularly relevant for residents of Salem County, as many of you are on medicines like Stavudine, Chlorpromazine--and even commonly used antibiotics like moxifloxacin and azathioprine.
The study suggests: Some medications previously considered relatively safe for the liver may actually pose a higher risk to liver and overall health. Conversely, certain medicines thought to be more harmful may be safer for liver health than previously believed. The current methods for monitoring liver injury caused by medications are inconsistent and fragmented.
For Salem County residents, this could lead to changes in how healthcare providers monitor patients taking certain medications. In turn, this will potentially improve early detection of liver damage and overall patient safety. Your liver acts as your body's 'filter,' processing medications and removing toxins.
When medications harm the liver, this may lead to a condition called acute liver injury (ALI). ALI can range from mild to severe--and, it may potentially lead to long-term health issues or even liver failure. [CDC Resource] The medical experts.