Azapropazone induced hepatitis

Hepatotoxicity is a rare but increasingly recognised side effect of most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and several cases of fatal hepatitis have been reported. Nevertheless, complete recovery after early withdrawal of the offending drug usually occurs if the possible link is recognised. The...

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Published inBMJ Vol. 297; no. 6663; p. 1614
Main Authors Lo, T. C., Dymock, I. W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England British Medical Journal Publishing Group 17.12.1988
British Medical Association
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects
Apazone - adverse effects
Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury - etiology
Drug Hypersensitivity - etiology
Drug Points
Female
Hepatitis
Humans
Liver
Middle Aged
Triazines - adverse effects
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Summary:Hepatotoxicity is a rare but increasingly recognised side effect of most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and several cases of fatal hepatitis have been reported. Nevertheless, complete recovery after early withdrawal of the offending drug usually occurs if the possible link is recognised. The authors report a case of azapropazone induced hepatitis in which complete recovery followed withdrawal of the drug.
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ISSN:0959-8138
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DOI:10.1136/bmj.297.6663.1614-b