Question

A 28-year-old woman, who is 30 weeks pregnant, presents with generalized itching, worse on her palms and soles at night. Liver function tests show raised ALT and significantly elevated bile acids. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)

Answer

Chlorphenamine

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Emollients only

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Loratadine

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Topical corticosteroids

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman, who is 30 weeks pregnant, presents with generalized itching, worse on her palms and soles at night. Liver function tests show raised ALT and significantly elevated bile acids. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?