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Pancreatic Cancer. On Lasix And Aldactone For Swelling. On Diurectics. Can These Elevated Liver Function Levels?
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.
Your suspicion may be justified.
Diuretics is likely to cause elevated liver enzymes in a patient your is already suffering from liver conditions.
Out of the two Lasix(Furosemide) may be the offending drug.
Hepatic side effect of Lasix.
1. Cholestatic jaundice in patients with liver disease.
2. Increased liver enzymes.
3. Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatic insufficiency.
Chemotherapeutic agents are also well known to cause hepatic complications.
Consult your doctor and he will be in a better position to help you better.
Hope the answer helps you.
Pleased to answer other queries.
Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.
Your suspicion may be justified.
Diuretics is likely to cause elevated liver enzymes in a patient your is already suffering from liver conditions.
Out of the two Lasix(Furosemide) may be the offending drug.
Hepatic side effect of Lasix.
1. Cholestatic jaundice in patients with liver disease.
2. Increased liver enzymes.
3. Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatic insufficiency.
Chemotherapeutic agents are also well known to cause hepatic complications.
Consult your doctor and he will be in a better position to help you better.
Hope the answer helps you.
Pleased to answer other queries.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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