Role of Intravenous Glutathione in Alcoholic Hepatitis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
It has been studied and documented that in alcoholic hepatitis and other chronic liver diseases, there is a reduction in hepatocyte glutathione level resulting in reduction of hepatocyte detoxifying action. The administration of high doses of intravenous (iv) glutathione in such patient population has demonstrated a significant improvement in some indices of liver function (SGOT, SGPT, GTT), suggesting the use of glutathione in alcoholic hepatitis.
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Dr Tamphasana Wairokpam
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