Indomethacin induced toxic hepatitis: a case report

Authors : Orkun SAKAR, Tufan TEKER, Selim Giray NAK, Nesrin UĞRAŞ

Pages : 139-142

Doi:10.46310/tjim.1072846

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Publication Date : 2022-04-01

Article Type : Other Papers

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.
Keywords : Drug induced liver injury, toxic hepatitis, Indomethacin