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Drug‐induced liver injury associated with exposure to Hangeshashinto

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: While Kampo medicines are deemed relatively safe and associated with few adverse effects, primary care physicians are well advised to be aware of the risk of drug-induced liver injury in patients prescribed Kampo medicines containing Scutellariae radix, such as Hangeshashinto, in clinical practice and to closely monitor their clinical course.

Source: Journal of General and Family Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.70018

Authors: Kimitoshi Kubo, Issei Ashida, Noriko Kimura

Institutions: National Hospital Organization, Hakodate National Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,600