Drug-induced liver disease refers to the disease of the liver caused due to prolonged usage of certain medications. The medications can be physician-prescribed medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamin supplements, or illicit drugs.
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I am on antitubercular drugs Akurit 4. Can I take Silymarin syrup for liver protection?
Query: Hello doctor. I am 31 years old. Recently I have been diagnosed with tubercular lymphadenitis and I have been taking the anti-tubercular medicine Akurit 4 for one week. I have done Hb electrophoresis by HPLC method test where along with other values HbA1c % was shown 4.8 %. Is it the same HbA1c that... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. 1. It is the same which is used in diabetics and it is normal. In the attached report, (the report has been removed to maintain the privacy of the patient) HbA2 is elevated and it is an indicator of beta thalassemia carrier. 2. There are no c... Read Full »
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