A case report on anti-tubercular agent induced hepatotoxicity

Prasad, Praveena R.; U., Ahalya; Dharan, Shaiju S.; L., Drishya; Dharman, Dhanya

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241583

Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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A case report on anti-tubercular agent induced hepatotoxicity

Int J Res Med Sci. 2024;12(6):2163-2165.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241583

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Abstract

Hepatotoxicity is the serious adverse effect of tuberculosis treatment and it leads to the discontinuation of Anti-tubercular agent (ATT) causing increased drug resistance, morbidity and mortality. We report a 69 years old male patient with ATT induced hepatotoxicity.

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Department of Pharmacy Practice, Ezhuthachan College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marayamuttom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

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