Papilloedema and hepatic dysfunction apparently induced by perhexiline maleate (Pexid).
A patient developed papilloedema and hepatic dysfunction while being treated with perhexiline maleate. These later regressed when the drug was withdrawn. Patients should be monitored for these potentially serious side-effects while on this drug.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010211:Papilledema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010480:Perhexiline / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010880:Piperidines / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010880:Piperidines; D010480:Perhexiline