{"id":16391,"date":"2025-07-27T18:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiaepost.com\/?p=16391"},"modified":"2025-07-27T18:32:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:02:48","slug":"mmf-drug-a-new-hope-with-advanced-treatment-for-autoimmune-hepatitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiaepost.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/27\/mmf-drug-a-new-hope-with-advanced-treatment-for-autoimmune-hepatitis\/","title":{"rendered":"MMF\u00a0Drug a New\u00a0Hope with Advanced Treatment for Autoimmune Hepatitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Mohali, July 27, 2025:<\/strong>&nbsp;Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,&nbsp;Fortis Hospital Mohali is spreading awareness regarding a new drug,&nbsp;Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) as first line therapy for patients with autoimmune hepatitis. Autoimmune Hepatitis,&nbsp;a lesser-known but serious and chronic liver disease that, if left untreated, can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World Hepatitis Day&nbsp;is observed on July 28 every year. The theme of World Hepatitis Day-2025 is&nbsp;\u201cHepatitis: Let&#8217;s Break It Down\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Autoimmune Hepatitis?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While giving the information on World Hepatitis Day,&nbsp;<strong>Dr Arvind Sahni, Director Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali,&nbsp;<\/strong>said, \u201cUnlike viral hepatitis,&nbsp;<em>Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)<\/em>&nbsp;is caused by the body\u2019s own immune system attacking liver cells. The disease is more common in females, though it affects males too, with peak incidence seen in childhood, adolescence, and adults aged 40-60. With an incidence rate of 1.3 per lakh population, AIH often goes undetected. Alarmingly, nearly one-third of patients are already in advanced stages of liver disease at diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms and Signs<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms range from none at all to severe, mimicking viral hepatitis or drug-induced liver injury. Patients may experience fatigue, jaundice, swelling of the legs, abdominal fluid build-up, gastrointestinal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, and neurological symptoms. Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) is also common, said Dr Sahni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosis involves specific blood tests for liver function and autoimmune markers such as antinuclear antibodies and smooth muscle antibodies. A liver biopsy is essential for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autoimmune Hepatitis needs lifelong immunosuppressive treatment which includes steroids and azathioprine.&nbsp;Recently Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) is a new drug which has been approved as first line treatment in autoimmune hepatitis.&nbsp;MMF is more effective and better tolerated than traditional drugs like azathioprine, though it is contraindicated during pregnancy due to teratogenic risks. Liver transplantation may be considered in cases with decompensated cirrhosis\u201d, he added.&nbsp;Incidentally, MMF is also used in Kidney and Liver Transplant recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Sahni&nbsp;emphasized, \u201cAwareness about autoimmune hepatitis is critical. While it is less common than viral hepatitis, it is potentially more dangerous if undiagnosed or mismanaged. Early detection and timely intervention with newer therapies like MMF can significantly improve outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><u>About Fortis Healthcare Limited<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fortis Healthcare Limited \u2013 an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company \u2013 is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities, ~4,750 operational beds (including O&amp;M facilities), and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with a global major and parent company &#8211; IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs over 23,000 people (including Agilus Diagnostics Limited) who share its vision of becoming the world\u2019s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohali, July 27, 2025:&nbsp;Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,&nbsp;Fortis Hospital Mohali is spreading awareness regarding a new drug,&nbsp;Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) as first line therapy for patients with autoimmune hepatitis. Autoimmune Hepatitis,&nbsp;a lesser-known but serious and chronic liver disease that, if left untreated, can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer. 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