Toxic psychosis: a complication of antimalarial therapy.
A case is reported of toxic psychosis in a patient with a diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus treated with hydroxychloroquine. The dose slightly exceeded the maximum recommended dose for 10 days because of a pharmacy error. Since more antimalarials are being used for various diseases, attention is called to this possible complication with a subtle onset.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*
D006886:Hydroxychloroquine