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What is Pediatric Liver Failure Treatments about?

Vitamin K, ursodiol, cholestyramine, and lactulose are drugs used to treat complications of acute liver failure in children such as coagulation disorders, gallstones, hyperlipidemia, and hepatic encephalopathy. They work through various mechanisms including supplementing fat soluble vitamins, solubilizing gallstones, sequestering bile acids, and reducing intestinal ammonia absorption. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues. Nursing care involves monitoring therapeutic responses and side effects

Author
blast2111
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