Question
What medications can be used to treat galactosemia?
Answer
The treatment of galactosemia primarily involves the following methods:
- Encouragement Therapy: Through intravenous injection of glucose and the provision of fresh plasma, while also paying attention to maintaining the electrolyte balance of the digestive system.
- Symptomatic Treatment:
- For children with split galactosemia, appropriate antibiotics should be used for treatment, along with active supportive care.
- For children with cataracts, ophthalmic surgery is required.
- Other symptomatic treatments include treating hypoglycemia, correcting dehydration, acidosis, and anti-infection.