Propafenone hepatotoxicity: report of a new case and review of the literature

Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2013 Sep-Oct;19(5):235-7. doi: 10.4103/1319-3767.118137.

Abstract

Propafenone is a class Ic antiarrhythmic drug. It is a beta-adrenergic blocker that causes bradycardia and bronchospasm. It is metabolized primarily in the liver. Its bioavailability and plasma concentration differ among patients under long-term therapy. They are genetically determined by the hepatic cytochrome P-450 2D6. Hepatic toxicity is highly uncommon. To date, only eight patients were reported in the reviewed world literature. In this article, one new case will be reported emphasizing the importance of medication history taking in patients presenting with new-onset liver enzymes abnormalities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Liver / drug effects*
  • Liver / pathology
  • Propafenone / adverse effects*
  • Propafenone / therapeutic use
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Propafenone