[Toxic injury of the liver by augmentin in a 70-year old patient].
We are describing a case of undesired side effect of the cure (toxic hepatocellular damage) by Augmentin. The main symptoms were jaundice and pruritus. This is the next documented case of the hepatocellular damage by Augmentin in Poland. In the conclusion, we draw the attention to the role of interview in the diagnosis of the illness described and therapeutic management.
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II Oddział Chorób Wewnetrznych i Ostrych Zatruć Szpital Wojewódzki im. Sw. Łukasza w Tarnowie.
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D000368:Aged; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000139:chemically induced; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000139:chemically induced
D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination