Chronic hepatitis caused by lisinopril

Neth J Med. 1995 Feb;46(2):95-8. doi: 10.1016/0300-2977(94)00058-h.

Abstract

ACE inhibitors are used world-wide for treatment of hypertension and cardiac failure; liver damage is a rare but potentially severe side-effect of these drugs. In this case report we describe a patient with chronic liver damage due to lisinopril.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Lisinopril / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Lisinopril