A Case Report on Drug-induced Liver Injury Induced by Antilipidemic Agents

Abstract

Objective: This case report describes a patient who suffered a drug-induced liver injury and was treated with <i>Saengganggeonbi-tang</i>.Methods: A patient was treated with Korean herbal medicine, and the treatment effect was evaluated using liver function tests (LFT) to determine total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.Results: The patient’s LFT levels were normal on 27 July 2021 but became abnormal by 12 August 2021 after taking Western drugs. After 15 days of treatment with Saengganggeonbi-tang, the LFT levels had improved.Conclusion: This study shows that <i>Saenggangeonbi-tang</i> may be an effective treatment for drug-induced liver injury.