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KMID : 0363320190400020201
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2019 Volume.40 No. 2 p.201 ~ p.207
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A Case Report of Efficacy of Saenggan-tang on a Patient with Drug Induced Liver Injury
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An So-Yeon
Joo Seong-Hee
Hur So-Young
Jang Eun-Gyeong
Lee Jang-Hoon
Kim Young-Chul
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this case study is to report the effect of Korean Medicine treatment on a patient diagnosed with drug-induced liver injury by oral administration of acetaminophen.
Methods: A 21-year-old male patient with drug-induced liver injury visited the clinic five times from January 28th, 2019 to March 16th, 2019. The patient took Saenggan-tang extract during the treatment period.
Results: The levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) were significantly decreased. The chief complaints of the patient, such as yellow-red urine and fatigue, were also relieved.
Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine has a beneficial effect on drug-induced liver injury.
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KEYWORD
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drug induced liver injury, acetaminophen, paracetamol, hepatotoxicity, liver function test, Saenggan-tang
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