| Literature DB >> 32643900 |
Xiaoying Zhu1, Lynn R Kohan, Robert B Goldstein.
Abstract
Intravenous infusion of a subanesthetic dose of ketamine has been shown to improve neuropathic pain. However, ketamine-induced liver injury can occur. Reported here are 2 cases with substantial liver enzyme elevations less than 2 days after initiation of repeat ketamine infusion at least 7 months after the last infusion. Although their liver enzymes normalized within a few weeks, it is unclear what the long-term consequences are. Furthermore, drug-induced liver injury can cause acute liver failure. Therefore, we recommend close monitoring of liver enzymes every 1 to 2 days during ketamine infusions.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32643900 PMCID: PMC7323839 DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001239
Source DB: PubMed Journal: A A Pract ISSN: 2575-3126