Opinion|Videos|January 8, 2025
Safety Considerations When Initiating Treatment for PBC
Panelists discuss how safety considerations for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment include monitoring liver function tests, managing pruritus and fatigue, assessing drug interactions, and evaluating individual patient factors like pregnancy status and comorbidities, which all influence the choice between ursodeoxycholic acid and second-line therapies.
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What are the primary safety considerations when initiating treatment for primary biliary cholangitis, and how do these considerations influence initial therapy selection?
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