Drug-Induced Liver Disease

Drug-Induced Liver Disease

Learn more about the Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center

What is drug-induced liver disease?

Certain medications, toxins, drugs and herbs may cause injury to the liver and disrupt the gastrointestinal (GI) system. These agents either directly injure the liver or cause an immune or allergic response.

When starting a new medication, it is important to let your healthcare provider know about any existing health conditions and to ask about the potential side effects of the medication.

Related specialties and programs

Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Resources to help

Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Pediatric Liver Center Resources

We created the resource list to help you find answers to your questions about liver disease and to better support you and your child.
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Meet your team

Hepatologists and gastroenterologists with special expertise in liver disease work with our multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide the best care for your child.