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Quinidine-induced hepatotoxicity revisited.
S R Guharoy1, J Shahin, S Levin
1John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Indio, CA 92201.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Quinidine can cause liver damage (hepatotoxicity), even if symptoms are unusual. Discontinuing quinidine led to recovery in a patient with elevated liver enzymes and fever, highlighting the need for clinical awareness.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Clinical Pharmacology
Background:
- Quinidine, a long-established medication, has recently been associated with liver injury.
- Hepatotoxicity is an emerging concern with quinidine use.