Metoprolol Induced Jaundice- A Case Report

Sneha Joy; Lakshmi R; Sujith Kumar S

Metoprolol Induced Jaundice- A Case Report

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences,2022,12,2,2677-2679.

DOI:10.5530/ajphs.2022.12.14

Published:October 2022

Type:Case Report

Authors:

Author(s) affiliations:

Sneha Joy¹, Lakshmi R^1*, Sujith Kumar S²

¹Department of Pharmacy Practice, St. Joseph’s College of Pharmacy, Cherthala, Kerala, India -688524.

²Department of Cardiology, Lourdes Hospital, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science &Research, Kochi, Kerala, India - 682012.

Abstract:

Drug induced liver injury is a common cause of acute liver failure. Beta blockers are a widely prescribed class of drugs; however, hepatotoxicity is a rare adverse effect. Here we report a case of 54 years old female patient with Metoprolol induced hyperbilirubinemia and transaminitis. Drug induced liver injury (DILI) is an important differential diagnosis in many patients in clinical hepatology. DILI is the leading cause of acute liver failure and is an important safety issue when new drugs are developed.

Keywords:Beta blockers, Drug induced liver injury, Jaundice, metoprolol