Disulfiram hepatitis

Gastroenterology. 1978 Jul;75(1):100-2.

Abstract

A case of an adult with disulfiram-induced hepatitis is presented. An etiological role for the drug was proved when the patient underwent a provocative challenge and developed evidence of hepatocellular damage, reversible on withdrawal of the drug. Disulfiram-induced liver injury is difficult to detect in a population with a high incidence of alcohol-related hepatic disease. Liver chemistries should be screened before beginning disulfiram therapy and periodically during treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alcoholism / drug therapy
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Disulfiram / adverse effects*
  • Disulfiram / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Disulfiram