Hepatotoxicity affects the live. Hepat- is the comining form referring to the liver.

Hyman J. Zimmerman has written:

'Hepatotoxicity' -- subject(s): Drugs, Hepatotoxicology, Toxicology

Dantrolene has a potential for hepatotoxicity. The incidence of symptomatic hepatitis is dose related, but may occur even with a short period of doses at or above 800 mg per day, which greatly increases the risk of serious liver injury.

Butalbital should NOT be taken on a daily basis, it is addictive and long term use can also cause hepatotoxicity, especially if it is a Butalbital/Acetaminophen combination medication. It should be taken sparingly, when needed for treatment of headache pain.

It is the ability to prevent damage to the LIVER , The pharmaceutical imbalance between remedies that protect the liver and have antioxidant properties and drugs that induce hepatotoxicity has prompted and accelerated research into plants used in folk medicines to treat liver diseases and boost liver functions.