Medications commonly used in gastroenterology often act directly on the digestive tract. Doctors need to pay special attention to these effects, which may require the combination of gastrointestinal protective drugs or regular monitoring of the patient's gastrointestinal health.
Drugs for treating digestive diseases are often designed based on the disease's pathological mechanism and characteristics.
The selection of treatment regimens needs to be individualized according to the drug's targeted location and mode of action.
Some medications may need to be taken on an empty stomach or before meals, while others may need to be taken after meals or avoid certain foods to prevent reduced absorption and effectiveness.
Antiviral drugs, immunosuppressants, etc., used in gastroenterology treatment, may affect liver or pancreatic function.
Doctors typically need to regularly monitor patients' liver function markers and pancreatic enzyme levels before and after medication.