SMJ articles in the category "drug induced liver injury"

Review Article

Nitrofurantoin-Induced Hepatotoxicity: A Rare Yet Serious Complication

Nitrofurantoin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for thetreatment of recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Its importance has been emphasized by the current international clinical practice guidelines for the management of uncomplicated cystitis. Since its introduction into clinical practice, nitrofurantoin has been associated with various adverse effects, including hepatotoxicity. We searched…

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Case Report

Drug-Induced Liver Injury Caused by the Histrelin (Vantus®) Subcutaneous Implant

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is the leading cause of acute hepatic failure in the United States. Up to 13% of acute liver failure cases occur due to drugs other than acetaminophen. This clinical diagnosis, made after other causes of liver injury have been excluded, requires establishing a causal relationship between…

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