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LiverTox: Learn How Medications and Supplements Impact Liver Health

LiverTox: Learn How Medications and Supplements Impact Liver Health. NLM Tech Bull. 2016 May-Jun;(410):b5.

May 26, 2016 [posted]

[Editor's Note: This is a reprint of an announcement published as an NLM Toxicology and Environmental Health Information email update from the NLM Division of Specialized Information Services. To automatically receive news on resources, services, and outreach in toxicology and environmental health please see the subscribe page.]

Use LiverTox, a database from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Division of Specialized Information Services (SIS), to search or browse by common medication and supplement names, and learn how the medication or supplement affects liver health. For each drug or supplement, view a record that lists:


  • An overview describing the use and history of the drug, as well as a brief description of how the drug may be toxic to the liver.
  • Product Information about the drug, including a link to any product labeling available at DailyMed.
  • References and additional links related to the drug or supplement on PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov.