[Clofibrate hepatitis. A case report]

Minerva Med. 1986 May 7;77(19):799-800.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The case of a patient who developed hepatitis during treatment with clofibrate is reported. The first attack of hepatitis, which resolved after the drug was suspended, was followed by another at rechallenge with a similar drug, fenofibrate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Clofibrate / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fenofibrate / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Clofibrate
  • Fenofibrate