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ArticleDrug design, development and therapy2026

Olanzapine-Associated Hepatotoxicity in Bipolar Disorder: A Multicenter Real-World Study of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes.

Fang Wang, Xin Lai, Shihai Zhou, Jiale Lin, Hao Xin, Zhengnan Tao, Xiaolu Wang, Sitian Zhang, Zhou Liu, Huawei Tan and 1 more

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Fang Wang *Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Xin Lai *Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Shihai Zhou *Department of Pharmacy, Guihang Guiyang Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, People's Republic of China.
Jiale LinDepartment of Pharmacy, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Hao XinDepartment of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Qingdao Third People's Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Zhengnan TaoDepartment of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Xiaolu WangDepartment of Pharmacy, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Sitian ZhangDepartment of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Zhou LiuDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Huawei TanDepartment of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
Yuanguo XiongDepartment of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Background: Olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic agent, is widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorder due to its multifaceted therapeutic effects, encompassing sedation, mood stabilization, and antidepressant activity. Nevertheless, safety concerns remain a critical consideration in clinical application. Objects: This real-world, multicenter retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, clinical patterns, and outcomes of olanzapine-associated hepatotoxicity in bipolar disorder patients. Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted across three tertiary hospitals, enrolling bipolar disorder patients (DSM-5 criteria) treated with olanzapine between January and December 2023. Demographics, treatment details, and laboratory data were extracted from electronic records. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses identified risk factors for olanzapine-associated liver injury. Results: Hepatotoxicity, defined according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) criteria, was the primary endpoint and occurred in 118 of 487 hosptialized patients (24.2%), with the majority classified as mild (19.3%). Injury patterns were predominantly mixed in mild-to-moderate cases and hepatocellular in severe cases. Multivariate analysis identified higher daily dosage (OR: 1.070, 95%CI: 1.006-1.138, Conclusion: This real-world observational study demonstrates a significant association between olanzapine and hepatotoxicity in hospitalized bipolar disorder patients. Our findings highlight the importance of regular liver function monitoring during olanzapine treatment, particularly in patients receiving higher daily doses, and suggest that dose management strategies may play a key role in mitigating hepatotoxicity risk in routine clinical practice.

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Antipsychotic AgentsBipolar DisorderChemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryOlanzapineAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAntipsychotic AgentsOlanzapinebipolar disorderhepatotoxicityolanzapinereal-world studyrisk factors

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PMID42130898
PMCPMC13165496

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