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Labetalol-induced hepatitis in a patient with chronic hepatitis B infection.

Authors :
Marinella MA
Source :
Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) [J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich)] 2002 Mar-Apr; Vol. 4 (2), pp. 120-1.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Drug-induced hepatotoxicity is an important cause of hepatocellular injury. Hepatic necrosis may range from asymptomatic elevations in transaminases to fulminant hepatic failure and death. A 50-year-old Asian man developed moderate elevations of hepatic transaminases after commencing labetalol therapy for a hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage. Extensive evaluation revealed evidence of chronic hepatitis B infection, of which the patient was previously not aware. Hepatic transaminases normalized after discontinuation of labetalol.<br /> ((c)2002 Le Jacq Communications, Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1524-6175
Volume :
4
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11927791
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-6175.2002.00480.x