Indomethacin induced toxic hepatitis: a case report
TURKISH JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, vol.4, no.Supplement 1 , pp.139-142, 2022 (Conference Book)
- Publication Type: Article / Case Report
- Volume: 4 Issue: Supplement 1
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.46310/tjim.1072846
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Directory of Open Access Journals
- Page Numbers: pp.139-142
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
ABSTRACT Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs deare widely used worldwide for analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory purposes. Indomethacin is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and can cause severe liver damage. Few cases of idiosyncratic toxic hepatitis have been reported. Here, we present a case of indomethacin-induced toxic hepatitis that improved with methylprednisolone treatment.