Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “ELEVATED“ to remember about Drugs Causing Elevated Liver Enzymes
Mnemonic : ELEVATED
E – Ethanol: Chronic alcohol consumption can elevate liver enzymes.
L – Lipid-lowering agents: Some cholesterol-lowering medications like statins can cause elevated liver enzymes.
E – Erythromycin: This antibiotic may lead to elevated liver enzymes in some individuals.
V – Valproic Acid: A medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder can result in elevated liver enzymes.
A – Antiretrovirals: Certain drugs used to manage HIV can cause elevated liver enzymes as a side effect.
T – Tetracyclines: Some antibiotics, like tetracyclines, can lead to elevated liver enzymes in rare cases.
E – Estradiol: Hormone replacement therapy with estradiol can potentially elevate liver enzymes.
D – Diltiazem: This medication, used to treat high blood pressure and angina, may cause elevated liver enzymes.
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