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Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and body fluids due to an increase in the amount of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment and byproduct of the natural daily breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs). Red blood cells typically survive for about 120 …

Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and body fluids due to an increase in the amount of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment and byproduct of the natural daily breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs). Red blood cells typically survive for about 120 …

Patients with liver disease often require drug therapy. Because the liver is the main site of drug detoxification and elimination, each patient’s need for therapy must be carefully assessed; the choice of drug, its dose and the duration of therapy must be carefully considered to avoid adverse effects. Ideally, one should choose a drug that …