A Case of Severe Drug-induced Liver Injury Caused by Over the Counter Herb (Cinnamon): Review of Literature

Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 167 - 171
Published: Dec 1, 2018
Abstract
A case of severe drug-induced liver injury caused by over the counter (OTC) herb medicine, is reported here. A 40-year-old male took herb drugs "Za ga-doKowa®," "Ohta-Isan®." These two drugs contained the same two herb medicines (cinnamon, fennel). About 4 months later after taking medicine, jaundice appeared. Prothrombin time activation (PT) was 45%, aspartate transaminase (AST) was 1104 IU/l, and total bilirubin (T-bil) 14.7 mg/dL. Serum tests...
Paper Details
Title
A Case of Severe Drug-induced Liver Injury Caused by Over the Counter Herb (Cinnamon): Review of Literature
Published Date
Dec 1, 2018
Volume
8
Issue
2
Pages
167 - 171
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