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Can darunavir cause drug-induced hepatitis?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, drug-induced hepatitis, including acute and cytolytic hepatitis, has been reported with darunavir; pre-existing liver dysfunction increases the risk of liver abnormalities, including severe and potentially fatal hepatic adverse reactions.

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Darunavir Mylan 800 mg Film-coated TabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 7Document updated 16 August 2023

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