Potassium clorazepate (Tranxene)-induced jaundice
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- DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.55.650.908
Potassium clorazepate (Tranxene)-induced jaundice
Abstract
A first report of jaundice and hepatic necrosis probably due to potassium clorazepate is described. The histology is discussed and it is suggested that the drug should not be given in the presence of suspected hepatic dysfunction.
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