Carbamazepine-induced hepatorenal failure in a child.

Carbamazepine is used to manage generalized tonic-clonic, partial, and mixed partial and generalized seizure disorders in children. It is frequently associated with neurologic adverse events, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and hematologic side effects. Hepatic and renal adverse effects are less common but can cause death. A 6-year-old boy receiving carbamazepine for partial seizure disorder developed hepatorenal failure. With discontinuation of the drug, his liver and kidney function returned to normal within 2 weeks.