Cyclophosphamide-associated hepatotoxicity

South Med J. 1985 Feb;78(2):222-3. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198502000-00034.

Abstract

Cyclophosphamide, a potent alkylating agent, is effective therapy for some rheumatic diseases. Despite primary hepatic activation of the drug, hepatic toxicity has been reported only in one case. We have reported two episodes of hepatic dysfunction associated with oral cyclophosphamide administration in patients with systemic rheumatic diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury*
  • Cyclophosphamide / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Diseases / physiopathology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Myositis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Cyclophosphamide