Drug-Induced Liver Injury

What Is Drug-Induced Liver Injury?

Drug-induced liver injury is rare and is caused by toxic exposure to certain medications, vitamins, herbal remedies, or food supplements.

Usually, the toxicity occurs after taking the causative agent for several months, or from an overdose of a medication such as acetaminophen. Usually, the agent is discontinued once hepatitis is suspected and is rarely restarted unless it is absolutely essential for treatment.