Amiodarone-induced systemic lupus erythematosus

J Assoc Physicians India. 2003 Feb:51:216-7.

Abstract

Drug-induced lupus is not a very common entity. Drugs like hydralazine, procainamide have been reported to induce lupus, but so far there is no case report of amiodarone-induced lupus in Indian literature. A case of atrial fibrillation in an elderly man who came with systemic features of lupus after amiodarone therapy for one and half years is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Amiodarone