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Liver damage due to perhexiline maleate
Journal of Clinical Pathology
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Perhexiline medication can cause severe liver damage in patients, even at recommended doses. This drug-induced liver injury closely resembles alcoholic hepatitis, highlighting potential risks.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Clinical Toxicology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Perhexiline is a medication used for treating angina pectoris.
- Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a significant clinical concern.
- The histological features of DILI can sometimes mimic other liver diseases.