Elevated liver enzymes after olanzapine use: a case report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20160130Keywords:
Olanzapine, Liver enzymes, Bipolar maniaAbstract
Olanzapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used in bipolar mania and schizophrenia. We are reporting the case of a young female patient who developed elevated liver enzymes after olanzapine use. Patient's liver enzymes improved after the discontinuation of olanzapine making it a possible cause for reversible hepatotoxicity. We recommend physicians to check liver enzymes regularly if patient is on olanzapine.
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