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Research Article

Erythromycin-Induced Acute Pancreatitis

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Pages 93-95 | Published online: 25 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

Background: Pancreatitis due to ingestion of erythromycin is rare. Case Report: A 20-year-old woman took erythromycin 3 g and acetaminophen 6 g before a tooth extraction. Forty minutes later, she experienced severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The serum amylase and lipase were elevated. She recovered from the pancreatitis without sequelae after supportive treatment. Conclusion: This is the fourth reported case oferythromycin-induced acute pancreatitis in the English literature.

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