Amiodarone-induced lupus-like syndrome

Am J Ther. 2015 Jan-Feb;22(1):e20-1. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e318296ee78.

Abstract

Amiodarone has been widely used in treating cardiac arrhythmias. Drug-induced lupus due to amiodarone has been rarely reported. Here, we report the rare occurrence of drug-induced lupus in a 37-year-old male shortly after the initiation of amiodarone. After cessation of drug exposure, the patient recovered completely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amiodarone / administration & dosage
  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / chemically induced*
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Amiodarone