Diclofenac (Voltaren)-induced eosinophilic pneumonitis. Case report and review of the literature

Arch Intern Med. 1993 Jul 26;153(14):1649-52.

Abstract

This report describes dyspnea, cough, erythema multiforme, and a diffuse pulmonary interstitial infiltrate associated with eosinophilic alveolitis in a 67-year-old man taking diclofenac sodium (Voltaren). Onset of these pulmonary abnormalities after beginning diclofenac therapy implicates this drug, which, to our knowledge, has not been described previously to cause eosinophilic pneumonitis. The current report expands the spectrum of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced eosinophilic pneumonitis and reviews available experience with other implicated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diclofenac / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Diclofenac