Background: Amiodarone-induced hepatotoxicity consists of mild liver test abnormalities and
rare cases of acute hepatitis and chronic hepatic lesions, and histologically resembles the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

To our knowledge, eight cases of amiodarone-induced acute hepatitis have been reported
in the literature (4, 9-153. They are characterized by:(a) occurrence after a low cumulative …

A 63-year-old man presented with ascites after therapy with amiodarone, 200 mg orally once
per day for 22.5 months. A liver biopsy showed grade 3 chronic hepatitis and micronodular …

Amiodarone is used commonly in patients with cardiac diseases. Common side effects
include thyroid dysfunction and hepatic abnormalities. However, recently there has been …

Background Amiodarone is a highly effective treatment for supraventricular and ventricular
tachyarrhythmia; however, it could be associated with several serious adverse effects …

Amiodarone is a commonly used anti‐arrhythmic in elderly patients. Abnormal liver function
is frequently reported with its use but clinically symptomatic disease is rare. Hepatomegaly …

The anti-arrhythmic agent amiodarone (AD) is associated with numerous adverse effects,
but serious liver disease is rare. The improved safety of administration of daily low doses of …