HEPATOPROTECTORS: THE ROLE OF LITHOPROTECTIVE AGENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF LIVER DISEASES

This article discusses hepatoprotective medicinal agents used in the treatment of liver diseases, with particular emphasis on drugs possessing lithoprotective properties. The mechanisms of action, indications for use, and clinical significance of hepatoprotectors are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the role of lithoprotective agents in preventing the formation of cholesterol gallstones within the biliary system and in protecting hepatocytes. The article is intended for medical students and practicing physicians.