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Fipexide-induced fulminant hepatitis. Report of three cases with emergency liver transplantation.

Fipexide belongs to a new class of cognition activators and is noted for its lack of amphetamin-like side effects. We describe three patients who developed fulminant hepatic failure less than 2 months after beginning fipexide administration. The mean interval from the onset of jaundice to the onset of encephalopathy was 8 days. Emergency liver transplantation was undertaken when factor V was 20% of normal or less and coma developed. All patients were transplanted less than 1 week after the onset of encephalopathy. Two survived and one died immediately after transplantation. Histologic examination of the livers revealed massive liver cell necrosis, predominantly centrilobular, and a moderate inflammatory infiltrate within the portal spaces. We conclude that fipexide can induce massive liver cell necrosis and fulminant liver failure. As a result of this life-threatening complication, reconsideration of the indications for this drug is warranted.[1]

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  1. Fipexide-induced fulminant hepatitis. Report of three cases with emergency liver transplantation. Durand, F., Samuel, D., Bernuau, J., Saliba, F., Pariente, E.A., Marion, S., Benhamou, J.P., Bismuth, H. J. Hepatol. (1992) [Pubmed]
 
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