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Accutane and Its Hazardous Side Effect - Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a gastroenterological disease, featuring inflammation of the liver. The clinical signs and prognosis, as well as the therapy, depend on the cause.

Hepatitis is characterized by abdominal pain, fever, hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) and jaundice (icterus). Some chronic forms of hepatitis show very few of these signs and only present when the longstanding inflammation has led to the replacement of liver cells by connective tissue; the result is cirrhosis. Certain liver function tests can also indicate hepatitis.

Causes of Hepatitis: Viral

Most cases of acute hepatitis are due to viral infections:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • D-agent (requires presence of the hepatitis B virus)
  • Hepatitis E
  • Hepatitis G

Drug Induced Hepatitis

A large number of drugs can cause hepatitis. The anti-diabetic drug troglitazone was withdrawn in 2000 for causing hepatitis. Other drugs associated with hepatitis:

  • Accutane
  • Halothane (a specific type of anesthetic gas)
  • Methyldopa (antihypertensive)
  • Isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (tuberculosis-specific antibiotics)
  • Phenytoin and valproic acid (antiepileptics)
  • Zidovudine (antiretroviral i.e. against AIDS)
  • Ketoconazole (antifungal)
  • Nifedipine (antihypertensive)
  • Ibuprofen and indomethacin (NSAIDs)
  • Amitriptyline (antidepressant)
  • Amiodarone (antiarrhythmic)
  • Nitrofurantoin (antibiotic)
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Some herbs and nutritional supplements

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Since starting Accutane, have you suffered from any of the following: Birth Defect
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see also:

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Do you suffer from Hepatitis A? Did this happen because of Accutane?

Suicide and Depression Accutane may lead to Suicide and Depression - What to know
Horrific Accutane side effects: suicide and depression

Side Effects Dangerous Accutane Side Effects - Find out how the drug can harm you
Learn what damage the side effects of Accutane can cause its users

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