We present the first description of amiodarone toxicity in the liver without phospholipidosis or
steatosis. In doing so, we will review the various effects of amiodarone toxicity in various …

Acute hepatotoxicity is a rare adverse effect of intravenous administration of amiodarone, but
may be fatal if not recognized early and treated in a timely manner. Herein we report two …

A72-year-old Korean male was admitted because of sudden onset of abdominal distension.
He had been treated with amiodarone 200 mg, felodipine 5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg …

Hepatotoxicity caused by chronic oral amiodarone is well documented with around 15-20%
incidence rate. However, acute liver failure due to intravenous (IV) amiodarone is rare …

Potential hepatotoxicity related to amiodarone therapy is often a concern when deciding
whether to initiate or continue treatment with this medication. While mostly associated with …

A 73-year-old gentleman presented to the hospital after an episode of loss of
consciousness. He had a defibrillator in situ, which on interrogation was found to have fired …

Amiodarone is a drug which frequently causes elevated transaminases. However, acute
liver failure has been rarely reported. Here, we present a case of fatal acute liver failure …

Amiodarone is a benzofuran class III antiarrhythmic drug used to treat a wide spectrum of
ventricular tachyarrhythmias. The parenteral formulation is prepared in polysorbate 80 …

This cross-sectional, retrospective study was designed to evaluate the current clinical
applications and acute hepatotoxicity of intravenous amiodarone administration at a hospital …

Amiodarone chlorhydrate is a diiodated benzofuran derivative, and it is used to treat cardiac
rhythm abnormalities. Hepatotoxicity is a relatively uncommon side effect of amiodarone …