Lean Away From Using Prednisone for Alcoholic Hepatitis

July 2015

You'll get questions about how to treat patients with SEVERE alcoholic hepatitis.

These patients have up to a 30% risk of dying within one month of hospitalization.

Be aware of the changing evidence for meds that may decrease SHORT-term mortality. Point out that no drug improves LONG-term survival.

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Table of Contents

Dyslipidemia Suggest Saving Non-Statins for Special Situations
Antipsychotics Discourage Atypical Antipsychotics for Insomnia or Dementia
Diabetes Meds Watch for Ketoacidosis With the "Flozins"
Diabetes Meds Caution About Using Gliptins in Heart Failure Patients
Dermatology Help Patients With Actinic Keratosis Get Appropriate Treatment
Bites & Stings Suggest Cold Compresses or OTC Topicals for Most Bug Bites
Supplements Tell Patients Not to Replace Their Sunscreen With Niacinamide
Probiotics Advise Seperating Some Probiotics From Antibiotics or Antifungals
Contraceptives Help Put IUD Myths to Rest
Rosacea Suggest Rosiver or Finacea for Rosacea When Metronidazole Isn't Enough
Hemorrhoids Don't Be Overly Optimistic About Hemovel for Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C Lean Away From Using Prednisone for Alcoholic Hepatitis