Hepatotoxicity due to Clindamycin in Combination with Acetaminophen in a 62-Year-Old African American Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Nwankwo, Nwabundo
Okudo, Jerome
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Clindamycin is a bacteriostatic lincosamide antibiotic with a broad spectrum.
Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and metallic taste; however, hepatotoxicity is rare.
The incidence is unknown.
It is characterized by increases in aspartate and alanine transaminases.
There may be no symptoms and the treatment is to stop the administration of clindamycin.
We have described a 62-year-old African American female medicated with acetaminophen and clindamycin who had initially presented to the dental clinic for the evaluation of gum pain following tooth extraction.
She had significantly increased levels of liver transaminases, which trended downwards on quitting the medication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Okudo, Jerome& Nwankwo, Nwabundo. 2016. Hepatotoxicity due to Clindamycin in Combination with Acetaminophen in a 62-Year-Old African American Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Hepatology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100903
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Okudo, Jerome& Nwankwo, Nwabundo. Hepatotoxicity due to Clindamycin in Combination with Acetaminophen in a 62-Year-Old African American Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Hepatology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100903
American Medical Association (AMA)
Okudo, Jerome& Nwankwo, Nwabundo. Hepatotoxicity due to Clindamycin in Combination with Acetaminophen in a 62-Year-Old African American Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Hepatology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100903
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100903