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Adderall Induced Acute Liver Injury: A Rare Case and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Vanga, Rohini R.
Olden, Kevin W.
Bal, Bikram
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine) is a widely prescribed medicine for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is considered safe with due precautions.
Use of prescribed Adderall without intention to overdose as a cause of acute liver injury is extremely rare, and to our knowledge no cases have been reported in the English literature.
Amphetamine is an ingredient of recreational drugs such as Ecstacy and is known to cause hepatotoxicity.
We describe here the case of a 55-year-old woman who developed acute liver failure during the treatment of ADHD with Adderall.
She presented to the emergency room with worsening abdominal pain, malaise, and jaundice requiring hospitalization.
She had a past history of partial hepatic resection secondary to metastasis from colon cancer which was under remission at the time of presentation.
She recovered after intensive monitoring and conservative management.
Adderall should be used carefully in individuals with underlying liver conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vanga, Rohini R.& Bal, Bikram& Olden, Kevin W.. 2013. Adderall Induced Acute Liver Injury: A Rare Case and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005719
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vanga, Rohini R.…[et al.]. Adderall Induced Acute Liver Injury: A Rare Case and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005719
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vanga, Rohini R.& Bal, Bikram& Olden, Kevin W.. Adderall Induced Acute Liver Injury: A Rare Case and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005719
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005719