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Regular Article| Volume 8, ISSUE 4, P250-252, June 1999

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Carbamazepine, hepatotoxicity, organic solvents, and paints

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      Abstract

      Hepatotoxicity secondary to carbamazepine is a serious condition which can be fatal. However, other concomitant medications or environmental factors may be the offending agents. In this case report, hepatotoxicity secondary to organic solvents and paints is described.

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