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The Effects of Use of Sasang-Bang with Western Medicine on Liver and Kidney Function

  • Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine
  • Abbr : JSCIM
  • 2004, 16(3), pp.70~75
  • Publisher : The Society of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine
  • Received : December 31, 2004
  • Accepted : December 31, 2004
  • Published : December 31, 2004

Kim Tae Soo 1 Kim Chang Yeon 1 Min Ji Yeun 1 Choi Young Gue 1 Kang Dae Hee 1

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ABSTRACT

1. Objectives The Purpose of this study was to evaluate whether use of Sasang -Bang with western medication may injury the liver and the kidney function. We clinically studied the change Liver function test and BUN/Cr in patients who were hospitalized in Hana oriental Medical center for more than 1 month. 2. Methods The subjects were 33 patients admitted in Hana Oriental Medical center. All patients had been checked Liver Function Test and BUN/Cr three times every 2 weeks. 3. Results Aspartate Aminotransferase(AST), Alanine Aminotransferase(ALT), Gamma-Glutamyl transferase(GGT), Total billirubin, BUN, Creatine didn't change, compared with previous 2 weeks and 4 weeks. 4. Conclusions This study suggests that even though there are few toxic Sasang-Bang, in general, herbal medications with western medications which are prescribed by oriental medicine doctors should be carefully administered not to hurt liver and kidney function.

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