Indomethacin induced toxic hepatitis: a case report

Sakar O., Teker T., Nak S. G., Uğraş N.

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.