Chronic hepatitis induced by Jin Bu Huan.
J Hepatol
; 28(1): 165-7, 1998 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-9537855
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS:
Jin Bu Huan and other Chinese herbal products are widely taken remedies. They have been developed as a natural alternative to traditional drugs in the treatment of various ailments. Their ability to induce several side effects such as acute hepatitis has already been described. We report a case of chronic hepatic damage following administration of Jin Bu Huan Anodyne tablets.METHODS:
The patient, a 49-year-old man, developed biochemical signs of liver damage 2 months after beginning Jin Bu Huan intake (3 tablets/daily) including biopsy-proven chronic hepatitis with moderate fibrosis. Virological, autoimmune, metabolic or other hepatotoxic causes were excluded. Liver function impairment was resolved by discontinuing Jin Bu Huan intake.CONCLUSIONS:
This case reinforces the already known hepatotoxicity of this product and should make us think more about the uncontrolled use of alternative products.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas
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Hepatite Crônica
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hepatol
Assunto da revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália