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[Fulminant hepatitis caused by disulfiram]
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|September 24, 1993
Summary
Disulfiram, a medication for alcoholism, can cause rare but fatal liver damage. Promptly discontinue disulfiram if liver enzymes rise or jaundice appears to prevent severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Alcoholism treatment often involves medications like disulfiram.
- Disulfiram is generally considered safe, but rare adverse effects can occur.