What medication should be taken for viral hepatitis

Viral hepatitis is usually caused by viral infection, immune dysfunction, liver damage, metabolic disorders, drug toxicity, and other reasons. It can be treated with antiviral drugs, immunomodulatory drugs, anti fibrotic drugs, and other methods.

1. Antiviral drugs: For hepatitis B, follow the doctor's advice to use nucleoside analogues such as entecavir tablets, which can inhibit virus replication for a long time. It is necessary to take them regularly every day and monitor the viral load regularly. Please note that antiviral treatment must be completed strictly according to medical advice throughout the entire process. Self discontinuation of medication may lead to virus rebound or resistance.

2. Immunomodulatory drugs: Polyethylene glycol interferon alpha-2a injection is an important treatment for chronic hepatitis B, which enhances virus clearance ability by regulating immune response. However, it may cause flu like symptoms such as fever and fatigue, and regular monitoring of blood routine and thyroid function is necessary.

3. Anti fibrotic drugs: Fuzheng Huayu Capsules are representative drugs for anti fibrotic treatment. Its ingredients include Danshen, fermented cordyceps powder, peach kernel, etc. Through the synergistic effects of Danshen promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, cordyceps powder regulating immunity, and peach kernel anti-inflammatory, it inhibits excessive activation of hepatic stellate cells and reduces abnormal deposition of extracellular matrix such as collagen; At the same time, it enhances the activity of collagenase, promotes the degradation and absorption of fibrous tissue, and improves liver microcirculation. It blocks the process of liver fibrosis through the dual pathways of inhibiting generation and promoting degradation, effectively delaying the development of cirrhosis. Pregnant women should avoid using it.

The medication for viral hepatitis should strictly follow the principle of staging and typing, avoiding self adjustment of dosage or mixed medication. During the treatment period, regular check ups of liver function, viral load, and liver imaging indicators should be conducted, while maintaining a light diet, quitting alcohol, and avoiding staying up late to achieve long-term stability of the condition.