Managing the risk of drug-induced liver injury

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Dec;94(6):629-31. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2013.182.

Abstract

In clinical trials, bosentan was shown to cause significant drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in some patients. Because it is not possible to identify those at higher risk for DILI, all patients to be treated with bosentan must enroll in a program requiring documentation of liver blood testing before they can receive the drug. Because this program is costly and is perceived as onerous, a genetic test capable of identifying susceptible individuals would probably be rapidly adopted by physicians.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases / genetics*
  • Bosentan
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9
  • Endothelin Receptor Antagonists*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Sulfonamides / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Endothelin Receptor Antagonists
  • Sulfonamides
  • CYP2C9 protein, human
  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9
  • Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylases
  • Bosentan