Fulminant hepatic failure after ingestion of sustained-release nicotinic acid.

Authors :: Mullin, Gerard E.
Greenson, Joel K.
Mitchell, Mack C.
Mullin, G E
Greenson, J K
Mitchell, M C
Source :: Annals of Internal Medicine; 8/1/89, Vol. 111 Issue 3, p253-255, 3p
Publication Year :: 1989
Abstract: Discusses a case of fulminant hepatic failure in a patient shortly after switching to sustained-release nicotinic acid after having taken ordinary nicotinic acid for over one year without side effects. Features suggesting fulminant hepatic to be resulted from use of sustained-release nicotinic acid; Cause of hepatic necrosis; Awareness regarding side effects of nicotinic acid.