Review for Herbal Drug and Drug-Induced Liver Injury

  • Park, Bong-Ky (Liver - Immunology Research Center of Oriental Medicine College, Daejeon University) ;
  • Son, Chang-Gue (Liver - Immunology Research Center of Oriental Medicine College, Daejeon University)
  • Received : 2010.03.19
  • Accepted : 2010.05.06
  • Published : 2010.05.30

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to review the general features of drug induced liver injury (DILI) and the important factors in consideration of herbal drugs and DILI. Methods: We reviewed general aspects of DILI such as classification, inducible factors, diagnosis methods, prevention, and the status of herbal drug-associated DILI via literature. Results: Besides the drug itself, genetic and environmental factors affect hepatic toxicity. There is a lack of definitive diagnoses of DILI by drugs, including herbal remedies. The possibility of herbal drug-associated DILI is exaggerated, and majority of herbal drug-derived hepatic injury could be easily prevented if Oriental doctors pay attention to this issue. Conclusion: This study can provide Oriental doctors an overview and be helpful in minimizing the episodes of hepatotoxicity in use of herbal drugs.

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