Module

Drug Induced Hepatotoxicity: 2004

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2004

Drug Induced Hepatotoxicity: 2004


Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:

  • Willis C. Maddrey, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/10/04

Expiration Date: 09/09/05


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Outline the major advances leading to the current state of knowledge regarding drug-induced hepatotoxicity.

  • Discuss regulatory procedures involved in drug development and approval with regard to assessment of hepatotoxicity.

  • Describe the hepatotoxic potential and signature for several commonly used drugs.


Content includes:

  • Spectrum of Hepatotoxicity Induced by Drugs
  • Diagnosis of Drug-Induced Hepatic Injury
  • Factors That Affect Susceptibility to Drug-Induced Liver Disease
  • Mechanisms of Hepatotoxicity
  • Specific Drugs of Special Interest to Hepatologists
  • Isoniazid
  • Hepatotoxicity From Herbal Compounds and Vitamin A
  • Vitamin A (Retinol)
  • Hepatic Injury From Drugs Used in the Treatment of Patients With HIV Infection and Coinfected With Hepatitis B and/or C
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