| Literature DB >> 12720510 |
Paul J Gow1, Nathan J Connelly, Richard L Hill, Peter Crowley, Peter W Angus.
Abstract
We describe a case of acute liver failure and death associated with the use of a preparation containing the "natural" anxiolytic kava (Piper methysticum) and passionflower (Passiflora incarnata). The patient died after a report by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) warning of the potential for hepatotoxicity associated with the use of kava-containing products. The general public and alternative medicine practitioners need to be aware of the potential for non-prescription drugs to cause serious hepatic reactions.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID： 12720510 DOI： 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2003.tb05286.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Aust ISSN： 0025-729X Impact factor: 7.738