Recurrent acute pancreatitis after isoniazid

Neth J Med. 2004 May;62(5):172-4.

Abstract

Drug-induced acute pancreatitis should be in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen occurring soon after initiation of tuberculosis treatment and chemoprophylaxis. Isoniazid-induced pancreatitis is potentially reversible; early recognition and drug withdrawal are warranted in the appropriate clinical setting. We present a case of reversible acute pancreatitis after isoniazid treatment of genitourinary tuberculosis, followed by recurrence of pancreatitis 12 years later when the patient received isoniazid again for pulmonary tuberculosis. Isoniazid-induced pancreatitis, if highly suspicious or confirmed with re-challenge test, mandates permanent avoidance of the drug.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Isoniazid / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis / chemically induced*
  • Recurrence
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Isoniazid