Niacin-induced hepatotoxicity: unusual presentations

We report four cases of niacin-induced hepatotoxicity. All four patients were using sustained-release niacin preparations. When they stopped taking niacin, symptoms and laboratory abnormalities resolved. Two of the patients had focal fatty infiltration of the liver on imaging studies, a presentation...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Ala.), 1994-01, Vol.87 (1), p.30-32
Hauptverfasser:	Coppola, A, Brady, P G, Nord, H J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury Delayed-Action Preparations Female Humans Male Middle Aged Niacin - adverse effects
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