[Lupus induced by quinidine].
The case is described of a 34 year old female who suffered quinidine induced lupus, which appeared 14 months after the administration of the drug, and it was necessary to substitute it. This secondary effect o quinidine, which is rarely described, can go unnoticed if it is no kept in mind. The diagnostic criteria for drug induced lupus ar discussed and the clinical and analytical manifestations of 27 cases o quinidine induced lupus described in the literature are reviewed.
Tebas
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Servicio de Medicina Interna II. Clínica Puerta de Hierro, Madrid.
Lozano
I
I
de la Fuente
J
J
Ortigosa
J
J
Pérez Maestu
R
R
Masa
C
C
de Letona
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011802:Quinidine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011802:Quinidine
Lupus inducido por quinidina.