title: Cholestatic jaundice and IgA nephropathy induced by OTC muscle building agent superdrol.
abstract: Over the counter (OTC) medicines are commonly used in the United States despite a lack of scientific evidence for clinical utility and toxicity associated with their use. A case of jaundice and IgA nephropathy as a consequence of use of a muscle enhancing OTC supplement that was advertised as innocuous with no hormonal activity is described. IgA nephropathy has not been described previously in association with the use of testosterone. The case highlights that, besides adulteration, the misrepresentation of chemicals present in OTC medications and supplements can create confusion and a false sense of security with their use.
authors.affiliation: Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: Beata
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jasiurkowski
authors.forename: Jaya
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Raj
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wisinger
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: Lixian
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zou
authors.forename: Abdul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nadir
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005922:Glomerulonephritis, IGA / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D011725:Pyridines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000009:adverse effects; D014052:Toluidines / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: C445333:N-(2-pyridylmethylene)-4-toluidine; D011725:Pyridines; D014052:Toluidines; D013739:Testosterone