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What Does The Following LFT Report Suggest?
Respected Sir, Good Afternoon!!!!! Your suggestion required regarding Lever Function Test of SGOT & SGPT. SGOT Spectrophotometry, UV Kinetic (Serum) 183.00 IU/L SGPT Spectrophotometry, UV Kinetic (Serum) 254.00 IU/L (Currently I’m going through diagnose of Anxiety and Depression from last two year . Frequency of medicine Escitalopram 5mg per day,)
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
Escitalopram is primarily metabolized by Cytochrome P450 enzymes that are found within the liver. Since these enzymes are responsible for metabolizing many other prescription medications, the use of Lexapro includes potential drug interactions.
Although the exact mechanism of potential liver injury from Lexapro use has not been determined, liver damage from medication use is often a result of either direct toxicity or an increased burden of drug metabolism.
Patients who are taking Lexapro may require monitoring of liver enzymes during therapy. Patients should speak with a physician with concerns regarding mood disorders or the use of Lexapro for therapy.
Please just Stop the drug under your doctor guidance and see. Avoid all hepatotoxic drugs,get examined for viral markers and liver function tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Escitalopram is primarily metabolized by Cytochrome P450 enzymes that are found within the liver. Since these enzymes are responsible for metabolizing many other prescription medications, the use of Lexapro includes potential drug interactions.
Although the exact mechanism of potential liver injury from Lexapro use has not been determined, liver damage from medication use is often a result of either direct toxicity or an increased burden of drug metabolism.
Patients who are taking Lexapro may require monitoring of liver enzymes during therapy. Patients should speak with a physician with concerns regarding mood disorders or the use of Lexapro for therapy.
Please just Stop the drug under your doctor guidance and see. Avoid all hepatotoxic drugs,get examined for viral markers and liver function tests.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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