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¹Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, London, UK.

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Intentional iron overdose is rare but can cause severe liver damage. In polypharmacy cases, iron may worsen drug-induced liver failure, leading to fatal outcomes even with transplantation.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Hepatology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Intentional iron overdose is an uncommon clinical scenario in adults.
Clinical outcomes are variable, influenced by ingested iron quantity and treatment delay.
Severe iron overdose can precipitate multi-organ failure and acute hepatic necrosis.

Observation:

This report details three cases of polypharmacy overdose involving iron.
These cases specifically resulted in acute liver failure.
Despite comprehensive supportive care and liver transplantation in two patients, all individuals succumbed.

Findings:

Iron poisoning can exacerbate drug-induced acute liver failure.
The presence of iron in polypharmacy overdoses appears to worsen patient outcomes.
Additive toxic effects of iron contribute to increased mortality in complex overdose scenarios.

Implications:

Healthcare providers should consider iron's potential additive toxicity in patients with polypharmacy overdose and acute liver failure.
Enhanced vigilance and tailored treatment strategies are necessary for managing complex overdose cases involving iron.
This study highlights the critical role of iron in modulating the severity and prognosis of drug-induced liver injury.