Cyamamezine-induced acute hepatitis after unique massive intake: a case report

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1999 Apr;11(4):451-3. doi: 10.1097/00042737-199904000-00016.

Abstract

Hepatotoxicity of cyamamezine, a phenothiazine structurally related to chlorpromazine, has been rarely documented. We report here a case of acute symptomatic hepatitis following a unique massive intake of cyamamezine in a suicide attempt and discuss the mechanisms of such injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Phenothiazines / poisoning*
  • Suicide, Attempted

Substances

  • Phenothiazines
  • cyamemazine