Vnitr Lek 2025, 71(8):525-527

Acute liver failure after unprofessional indication for albendazole

Helena Laurinová
Gastroenterologická ambulance Nemocnice Tanvald

Albendazole is a used medication for parasitic diseases and is generally accepted as a safe drug. It may cause asymptomatic transient liver enzyme abnormalities but manifestation of toxic damage is very rare. This case study presents the case of a middle-aged female patient evaluated for suddenly developed acute liver failure caused by several days of administration of higher doses of albendazole. The aim of the case report is to highlight that even potentially safe drugs can lead to serious adverse effects such as drug-induced liver injury (Drug induced liver injury, DILI).

Keywords: acute liver failure, albendazol, DILI.

Accepted: November 26, 2025; Published: December 15, 2025  Show citation

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