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Can Augmentin Tablets Cause Elevated Enzyme Levels?

My Sgpt is 142 and SGOT is 77. 3 months back it was 21 and 41 respectively. i don t smoke and drink socially only. For the last 3 months i hve n t used alcohol. But 2 weeks back i had a fever and has taken Augmentine tablets. is it because of that i got this elevated enzyme levels. ?Please clarify. Which are the other tests that i should carry out?
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hello,

Yes, though rare but amoxicillin may cause a hepatocellular injury with an elevation of liver enzymes and frank icterus.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH
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Can Augmentin Tablets Cause Elevated Enzyme Levels?

Hello, Yes, though rare but amoxicillin may cause a hepatocellular injury with an elevation of liver enzymes and frank icterus. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH