Acute liver failure: an uncommon complication of commonly used medication

Am J Ther. 2013 Sep-Oct;20(5):566-8. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3182192d5a.

Abstract

The incidence of drug-related acute liver failure is approximately 14 per 100,000 populations. Drug-induced liver injury may take place through a variety of mechanism. Withdrawal of the offending agent may result in complete recovery. Clindamycin is known to cause mild derangement of liver function; however, acute liver injury causing severe derangement of liver function associated with encephalopathy is uncommon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / epidemiology*
  • Clindamycin / adverse effects*
  • Cognitive Dysfunction / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Failure, Acute / chemically induced*
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Clindamycin