2018
DOI: 10.1097/mjt.0000000000000631
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N-Acetylcysteine for Acute Hepatitis Induced by Kratom Herbal Tea

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“…The highest alkaline phosphatase recorded was 790 units/L (reference 35-129 units/L). Complete normalization of total bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase occurred approximately 2 months after cessation [61,65]. Early reports of KIH confirmed intrahepatic cholestasis based on hepatic function tests, abdominal and hepatic imaging, and histological findings.…”
Section: Interventionmentioning
confidence: 89%
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“…The highest alkaline phosphatase recorded was 790 units/L (reference 35-129 units/L). Complete normalization of total bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase occurred approximately 2 months after cessation [61,65]. Early reports of KIH confirmed intrahepatic cholestasis based on hepatic function tests, abdominal and hepatic imaging, and histological findings.…”
Section: Interventionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…Jaundice was reported in four cases where the total bilirubin was the highest of all KIH cases, ranging from 6.5 mg/dL to 33.7 mg/dL (reference < 1 mg/dL) [58,59,63,64]. After kratom cessation, total bilirubin decreased within 2 days to 7 days [58][59][60][61][62][63][64]. The highest alkaline phosphatase recorded was 790 units/L (reference 35-129 units/L).…”
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“…While labwork was pending, a literature search showed several case reports of patients presenting with acute hepatitis thought to be induced by kratom tea who benefited from N-acetylcysteine (NAC) [6]. Patient therefore received a loading dose of 150 mg/kg/h of NAC, but developed an anaphylactic reaction and subsequent doses were held.…”
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confidence: 99%