Nitroimidazole-induced chronic hepatitis

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2001 Aug;13(8):963-6. doi: 10.1097/00042737-200108000-00015.

Abstract

Drug-induced chronic hepatitis is a rare pathological condition. There is no reported case with chronic hepatitis secondary to nitroimidazole use. We report a patient who developed nitroimidazole-induced chronic hepatitis following acute exacerbation of hepatitis three times after nitroimidazole use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Chronic / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Chronic / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Metronidazole / adverse effects
  • Nitroimidazoles / adverse effects*
  • Ornidazole / adverse effects

Substances

  • Nitroimidazoles
  • Metronidazole
  • Ornidazole