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Hydralazine-induced liver injury: a review and discussion.
Bhardwaj, Meeta; Bhardwaj, Nakul Jay; Cueto, Kendra; Killeen, T Colin.
  • Bhardwaj M; Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
  • Bhardwaj NJ; Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
  • Cueto K; Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
  • Killeen TC; Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA killeet@ccf.org.
BMJ Case Rep ; 14(8)2021 Aug 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1361973
ABSTRACT
Hydralazine is a commonly prescribed antihypertensive agent. Some of its labelled adverse reactions include lupus-like syndrome, tachycardia, headache and fever. Despite its well-known side effects, little is known about hydralazine's hepatotoxic effects. We report the case of a 54-year-old female patient who was started on hydralazine for hypertension management but later presented with hydralazine-induced liver injury. Her initial presentation consisted of non-specific symptoms and a hepatocellular injury pattern. Liver biopsy revealed hepatic steatosis. Three weeks after discontinuation of hydralazine, the patient's liver enzymes normalised, and her symptoms resolved. Few studies have examined the incidence and mechanism by which hydralazine induces a liver injury pattern. With this case, we review the literature, the pathogenesis involved and the eventual management of hydralazine-induced liver injury. We propose close monitoring of liver enzymes for patients on hydralazine throughout their treatment course.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Chronic / Hypertension Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2021-243278

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Chronic / Hypertension Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bcr-2021-243278