[Hepatotoxicity by amoxicillin/clavulanic acid: case report].
We report a 72 years old diabetic male that, after the use of combined amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, developed pruritus and jaundice. Liver function tests showed serum total bilirubin of 4.3 mg/dL aspartate aminotransferase 140 U/l (normal < 35 U/L), alanine aminotransferase 470 U/L (normal < 40) and alkaline phosphatases of 400 U/L (normal < 100). Serology for hepatitis A, B and C viruses was negative, ERCP showed a normal biliary tree and liver biopsy disclosed a cholestatic hepatitis. Ursodeoxycholic was started to relieve pruritus. Liver function tests improved shortly thereafter, suggesting that this drug may be useful in the treatment of drug induced cholestasis.
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Departamento de Gastroenterología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Riquelme
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Alvarez
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Duarte
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Glasinovic
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Arrese
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D000368:Aged; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination