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EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines: Drug-induced liver injury

Occurs predictably when a certain toxic threshold is reached. The most common example is Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) overdose. Download Dossier hepatites medicamenteuses pdf

Over 1,300 substances have been identified as potentially hepatotoxic. The most frequently cited include: The most frequently cited include: Drug-induced liver injury

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI), commonly referred to in French medical literature as , involves liver inflammation triggered by exposure to medications, supplements, or herbal products. It is the leading cause of acute liver failure in Western countries and a major reason for withdrawing drugs from the market. 1. Classification and Mechanisms Common Offending Agents

Medical dossiers typically classify these injuries into two main mechanisms:

Occurs at therapeutic doses in susceptible individuals due to genetic factors or immune-mediated hypersensitivity. It is harder to predict and may appear weeks or months after starting a treatment. 2. Common Offending Agents