title: ATT- A Double Edged Sword?
abstract: Antitubercular therapy (ATT) induced hepatotoxicity, although well known to clinicians, is often over looked and underrated. Given the low threshold of starting ATT, especially empirically, the adverse manifestations can take a considerable toll. A variety of associated risk factors compound the morbidity. We throw light on one such a case where ATT was detrimental to the patient and review the literature and possible preventive strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Medwin Hospital, Nampally, Hyderabad-500 001, India.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gude
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Bansal
keywords: Acute liver failure; antitubercular therapy; hepatotoxicity