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Amiodarone toxicity: recurrence of interstitial pneumonitis after withdrawal of the drug.

Abstract
Amiodarone hydrochloride, an iodinated benzofuran derivative, is effective for treatment of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. Pulmonary fibrosis has been reported after treatment with this drug. We present a patient with amiodarone pulmonary toxicity, who initially responded to corticosteroid therapy, but who developed a clinical relapse two months after withdrawal of the drug.
AuthorsO Parra, J Ruiz, I Ojanguren, J J Navas, J Morera
JournalThe European respiratory journal (Eur Respir J) Vol. 2 Issue 9 Pg. 905-7 (Oct 1989) ISSN: 0903-1936 [Print] England
PMID2806517 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Amiodarone
  • Methylprednisolone
Topics
  • Amiodarone (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone (therapeutic use)
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (chemically induced, drug therapy)
  • Recurrence

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