Cocaine-Induced Hepatonephrotoxicity: A Case Report

Authors

Guillermo P. Gubbins
Rhett M. Schiffman
Ravindra S. Alapati
Surinder K. Batra

Abstract

Hepatotoxicity due to cocaine has been well described in animal models. There are few reports on cocaine-induced hepatic injury in humans; however, its link to rhabdomyolysis and renal failure is better known. We report a case of reversible acute hepatonephrotoxicity associated with recreational cocaine use. The proposed mechanisms responsible for its hepatic and renal toxicity are reviewed.

Recommended Citation

Gubbins, Guillermo P.; Schiffman, Rhett M.; Alapati, Ravindra S.; and Batra, Surinder K. (1990) "Cocaine-Induced Hepatonephrotoxicity: A Case Report," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 38 : No. 1 , 55-56.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol38/iss1/15