hepatotoxic
Poisonous to liver
Hepatotoxic describes substances that damage the liver.
The term appears in medical and pharmacological contexts, often in warnings about drugs or chemicals: Acetaminophen is hepatotoxic in high doses.
The patient developed hepatotoxic effects after prolonged use of the medication.
Irreversible hepatic scarring
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- cholestasisImpaired hepatic bile drainage
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
Common over-the-counter analgesic
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- antiretroviralsHIV-suppressing pharmaceuticals
halothane · tetracycline · ketoconazole · phenytoin · sulfonamides · diclofenac · tamoxifen · chlorpromazine
Harmful to kidneys
- neurotoxicDamaging to nervous system
- cytotoxicToxic to cells
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
teratogenic · toxicity · poisoning · overdose · antidote · N-acetylcysteine · dose-response · LD50
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- chloroformSedating volatile organic compound
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- kavaSedative Pacific Island drink
- comfreyBristly herb for healing
Liver function indicator
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- albuminBlood and egg protein
- INRIndia's currency code
- hepatocyteFunctional liver cell
Metabolic chemical conversion
- immune-mediatedCaused by immune response
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
cirrhosis
Irreversible hepatic scarring
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- cholestasisImpaired hepatic bile drainage
acetaminophen
Common over-the-counter analgesic
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- valproateAnticonvulsant mood-stabilizing compound
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
antiretrovirals · halothane · tetracycline · ketoconazole · phenytoin · sulfonamides · diclofenac · tamoxifen · chlorpromazine · erythromycin
nephrotoxic
Harmful to kidneys
- neurotoxicDamaging to nervous system
- cytotoxicToxic to cells
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
mutagenic · teratogenic · toxicity · poisoning · overdose · antidote · N-acetylcysteine · dose-response · LD50 · contraindication
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- chloroformSedating volatile organic compound
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- kavaSedative Pacific Island drink
aflatoxins · comfrey · germander · pennyroyal
ALT
Liver function indicator
biotransformation
Metabolic chemical conversion
- immune-mediatedCaused by immune response
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
poison, toxic, toxin, toxins, intoxicate, detoxify, hepatitis, hepatic, toxicology