Diltiazem and granulomatous hepatitis.
A case of granulomatous hepatitis proven by biopsy and related to diltiazem use is described. Clinicians should be alert to the possible presence of this complication in patients who develop fever, laboratory abnormalities, or clinical evidence of hepatic injury while taking diltiazem.
D001552:Benzazepines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004110:Diltiazem / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D001552:Benzazepines; D004110:Diltiazem