Trental (pentoxifylline) is beneficial for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis

March 2001

New research suggests that Trental (pentoxifylline) is beneficial for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis.

It seems to improve survival...and decrease the risk of developing hepatorenal syndrome and renal failure.

In fact, Trental seems to be more effective than the usual treatment with prednisolone.

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