
Opinion|Videos|January 15, 2025
Additional Safety Considerations With PBC Treatments
Panelists discuss how managing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in women of childbearing age requires careful consideration of pregnancy risk categories for different medications, with UDCA being the safest option during pregnancy, while second-line therapies require strict contraception and careful monitoring of hormone interactions to ensure optimal safety and efficacy.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- How should clinicians approach fetal toxicity risks with PBC treatments, especially when managing women of childbearing age, and what precautions are recommended?
- Explain the relevance of the interaction between PBC therapies and hormone replacement therapy. How should these interactions be managed to ensure patient safety?
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