Treatment Options
Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) management and
treatment options
Below is a list of some potential options for AHP management and treatment. It's important to talk to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of AHP and see if any of these options might be right for you.
Glucose and carbohydrate loading
Used for the treatment of attacks
Hemin
Used for the treatment of attacks
Hormone therapy (GnRH analogs)
Used for patients experiencing AHP attacks related to their menstrual cycles
Liver transplantation
Used rarely in severe cases where other approaches have been unsuccessful
Medications to treat pain
Used to manage painful AHP symptoms
Medications to treat symptoms
Used to treat and reduce AHP symptoms like nausea, constipation, tachycardia (fast heartbeat), and seizures
RNA interference therapy
Used to help reduce the frequency of AHP attacks
Trigger avoidance
The use of caution with certain foods, drugs, and behaviors that may increase the risk of AHP attacks
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