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drugs as etiologies of acute pancreatitis
5-ASA, 6-MP/AZA, ACEI, cytosine, didanosine, dapsone, estrogen, furosemide, isoniazid, MNZ, pentamidine, statins, sulfa, thiazides, tetracycline, valproate Here’s an overview of the medications listed:
- 5-ASA (5-aminosalicylic acid) - a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
- 6-MP/AZA (6-mercaptopurine/azathioprine) - medications used to suppress the immune system and prevent the body from attacking its own tissues. They are commonly used to treat autoimmune diseases, including IBD and rheumatoid arthritis.
- ACEI (Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) - a class of medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. They work by blocking the effects of a hormone called angiotensin II, which can cause blood vessels to narrow and raise blood pressure.
- Cytosine - a type of nucleoside analogue used in the treatment of viral infections, such as HIV.
- Didanosine - a type of nucleoside analogue used in the treatment of HIV.
- Dapsone - an antibacterial medication used to treat leprosy and skin conditions such as dermatitis herpetiformis.
- Estrogen - a hormone that is important for the development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics. It is used in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women and for some other conditions.
- Furosemide - a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure by removing excess fluid from the body.
- Isoniazid - a medication used to treat tuberculosis (TB) by preventing the growth of the TB bacterium.
- MNZ (Methylene blue) - a medication used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including methemoglobinemia (a condition in which there is a high level of methemoglobin in the blood) and urinary tract infections.
- Pentamidine - an antibacterial medication used to treat a type of pneumonia caused by the parasite Pneumocystis jirovecii.
- Statins - a class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Sulfa (sulfonamide) - a type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections and some skin infections.
- Thiazides - a class of medications used to treat high blood pressure by removing excess fluid from the body and reducing blood volume.
- Tetracycline - a type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including acne and respiratory infections.
- Valproate - a medication used to treat seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraines.