Fulminant hepatic failure associated with etodolac use

Am J Gastroenterol. 1995 Apr;90(4):659-61.

Abstract

Etodolac is a new pyranocarboxylic acid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent with a unique chemical structure indicated for use in patients with painful musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatoid disease. Hepatotoxicity, in the form of reversible elevations in transaminases or bilirubin, occurs rarely. We present the first reported case of fulminant hepatic failure related to etodolac.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Etodolac / adverse effects*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / chemically induced*
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Liver Function Tests

Substances

  • Etodolac