Escuela de Ingenieria, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Escuela de Medicina, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2018 Jan;84(1):204-207. doi: 10.1111/bcp.13406. Epub 2017 Oct 22.
Arterial hypertension is a highly manageable disorder due to a variety of drugs available for its treatment. Since the late 1990s, angiotensin II receptor blockers have been widely prescribed, achieving appropriate control in patients' blood pressure. Few cases of serious adverse effects have been reported to date. Here, we present a case of acute hepatocellular injury secondary to candesartan administration. Further studies should be performed in patients who present with this adverse effect, in order to prevent more serious outcomes.
动脉高血压是一种可以通过多种药物有效控制的疾病。自 20 世纪 90 年代末以来,血管紧张素Ⅱ受体阻滞剂已被广泛应用于治疗,能够有效控制患者的血压。迄今为止,仅报告了少数严重不良反应病例。在此,我们报告了一例坎地沙坦引起的急性肝细胞损伤病例。对于出现这种不良反应的患者,应进一步开展研究,以防止更严重的后果。