Drug-induced hepatitis

Alternative names:

toxic hepatitis

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for drug-induced hepatitis other than discontinuing the causative medication. Rest during the acute phase of the disease when the symptoms are most severe. If nausea and vomiting are significant, intravenous fluid may be advised. People with acute hepatitis should avoid physical exertion, alcohol, and any hepatotoxic substances.

Expectations (prognosis):

Usually symptoms subside when the causative drug has been discontinued.

Complications:

• liver failure can occur (rare)

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms develop after starting a new medication, symptoms do not improve when the causative medication is discontinued, or new symptoms develop.