Monday 16 November 2015

Drugs can cause granulomatous hepatitis | Medical PG Preparations

Which of the following drugs can cause granulomatous hepatitis? A. Alcohol 
B. Acetaminophen 
C. Phenytoin 
D. Methyldopa


Ans. C. Phenytoin
Phenytoin as well as allopurinol, hydralazine, phenylbutazone, quinidine, and sulfa drugs.  can cause granulomatous hepatitis. Alcohol, acetaminophen, and amiodarone cause direct effects on the liver. Acetaminophen and methyldopa each can cause a chronic active hepatitis