High Values Of Alkaline Phoshphatase And GAT. Could Antenenol And Cefuroxime Be The Cause Of The Elevations?

Posted on Thu, 24 Oct 2013

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Question : I recede toy had blood test that show my Alkaline phoshphatase is 160 my gat is81 myastis 35and my alt is 47. I have taken Antenenol for several years. I also recently had a time released steroid shot for a sinus infection along with taking cefuroxime 250mg bid. Could this be the cause of the elevations? My email is YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

Only anabolic steroids affect liver.
Cefuroxime can cause transient elevation of liver enzymes.

You can repeat liver panel after 4 weeks to see if the enzymes are still elevated.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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