Publications by authors named "Alissa M Lockwood"
Purpose: A case of azithromycin-induced hepatotoxicity in a 69-year-old woman with no history of liver disease is reported.
Summary: After receiving four days of high-dose azithromycin for the treatment of suspected bronchitis, a 69-year-old woman arrived at the emergency room with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated liver enzyme values, and visible signs of pruritus and jaundice. Her medical history included hypertension, hypothyroidism secondary to Graves disease, depression, dyslipidemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.