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When should Benzodiazepines not be used?
Benzodiazepines should not be used in patients with psychosis, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, or liver disease.
Does having hepatitis c and taking benzodiazepines further injure the liver?
I am not a medical professional. But from what I have read online, if you have liver disease, benzodiazapines and some other medications are dangerous as they can cause a toxic buildup and lead to hepatic encephalopathy (brain damage)
What is hard bone tissue?
the liver bone
What is punctate calcification of the liver?
Hard spots
An organ in the body?
liver i think it is hard
Prolonged use of cocaine will lead to cirrhosis of the liver?
yes. since cocaine is a powerful vasoconstrictor, it will be extra hard on your liver.
Does Xanax and Ativan metabolize the same way?
No. Like most benzodiazepines, Xanax is metabolized by hepatic oxidation and Ativan by conjugation (one of few benzos to break down this way). For this reason, Ativan (being less "harsh" on the liver), is often preferred in individuals with liver disorders or elderly patients)
Does risperidone contain benzodiazepines?
No, risperidone is an atypical anti-psychotic and does not contain any benzodiazepines.
What physical condition may the liver be in if liver cancer is present?
The liver is usually swollen and hard in patients with liver cancer; it may be sore when the doctor presses on it. In some cases, the patient's spleen is also enlarged.
Will dot medical exam test for benzodiazepines?
Yes, the DOT medical exam tests for benzodiazepines
How does a liver biopsy indicate disease?
In cirrhosis, the sample will be fragmented and hard.
What herbal supplements can cause a false positive for benzodiazepines?
Chinese herb pills will throw a positive for benzodiazepines--but it's not a false positive, as there are benzodiazepines in Chinese herb pills.
