Which is better, thiopronin or glutathione?

Thiopronin and glutathione are not better, but should be chosen according to the condition and contraindications to the use of drugs and other appropriate drugs for treatment. 1. Thiopronin: It is a sulfhydryl-containing drug similar in nature to penicillamine, which can protect liver tissues and cells, and is used to improve liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis B. The drug may cause abnormal taste, nausea and vomiting after use. The drug may cause abnormal taste, nausea, vomiting, skin rash and other adverse reactions. It is forbidden for allergic patients and patients with severe hepatitis with high degree of jaundice, patients with renal insufficiency combined with diabetes mellitus, patients with intractable ascites, and patients with pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, and patients with acute severe lead and mercury poisoning. 2. Glutathione: It is a tripeptide compound containing sulfhydryl group, which is used to assist in the treatment of chronic liver diseases caused by viruses, drugs and alcohol, and is able to activate sulfhydryl enzymes, detoxification, and able to regulate the metabolic process of cells. The drug may cause adverse reactions such as rash and loss of appetite, and it is contraindicated in allergic individuals. If you need to treat liver diseases, you need to make a diagnosis first and then consult your physician about what kind of drug you should use, do not use it on your own to avoid serious adverse consequences.

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