Hepatic failure associated with imipramine therapy

Pharmacotherapy. 1990;10(1):66-9.

Abstract

Imipramine, a widely used antidepressant, has rarely been associated with hepatic abnormalities. In the majority of reported cases, hepatic effects have been transient and readily reversible on discontinuation of the drug. We cared for an 11-year-old boy with hepatic failure and massive cell necrosis which followed treatment with imipramine for enuresis. This therapy led to fulminant hepatic failure and subsequent liver transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / chemically induced*
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / pathology
  • Humans
  • Imipramine / adverse effects*
  • Imipramine / therapeutic use
  • Intracranial Pressure / drug effects
  • Liver / drug effects
  • Male

Substances

  • Imipramine