Viekira Pak Induced Fatal Lactic Acidosis: A Case Report of an Unusual Side Effect
Joint Authors
Abdulsamad, Molham
Ihimoyan, Ariyo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Viekira Pak is a new direct-acting antiviral agent that has an excellent efficacy in treating patients with chronic HCV.
FDA released a safety warning that Viekira Pak can cause serious liver injury mostly in patients with underlying advanced liver disease.
We report the first case of fatal lactic acidosis presenting 3 days after initiating therapy with Viekira Pak.
Although it is very hard to precisely determine the cause of lactic acidosis, our case highlights an unusual side effect that ensued after starting the medication.
Given the complexity of drug-drug interactions that can happen with the new direct-acting antiviral agents and the paucity of data regarding coadministration and methods of monitoring, a thorough review should be pursued prior to initiating these medications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abdulsamad, Molham& Ihimoyan, Ariyo. 2016. Viekira Pak Induced Fatal Lactic Acidosis: A Case Report of an Unusual Side Effect. Case Reports in Hepatology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100918
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abdulsamad, Molham& Ihimoyan, Ariyo. Viekira Pak Induced Fatal Lactic Acidosis: A Case Report of an Unusual Side Effect. Case Reports in Hepatology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100918
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abdulsamad, Molham& Ihimoyan, Ariyo. Viekira Pak Induced Fatal Lactic Acidosis: A Case Report of an Unusual Side Effect. Case Reports in Hepatology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100918
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100918