Hepatotoxicity of salicylazosulfapyridine: a case report and review of the literature

Am J Gastroenterol. 1979 Nov;72(5):561-4.

Abstract

A case report of a patient with biopsy-proven hepatitis which occurred while that patient was receiving Azulfidine which recurred after a rechallenge is presented. Toxic hepatitis, an apparent drug hypersensitivity reaction can result from Azulfidine therapy and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of hepatic abnormalities in patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are taking this drug. The literature concerning toxic reactions to the drug is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / diagnosis
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sulfasalazine / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Sulfasalazine