title: [Recurrent amiodarone lung toxicity after withdrawal of the drug and treatment with corticoids].
abstract: We present a case of recidivation in amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity 4 months after suspension of the drug, while treatment with corticoids was underway. Possible causes suggested are the persistence of high blood levels of amiodarone and the rapid decrease of corticoid dose.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neumología, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Donado Uña
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: López Encuentra
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Echave-Sustaeta
mesh_terms: D000638:Amiodarone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000638:Amiodarone; D008775:Methylprednisolone
vernacular_title: Toxicidad pulmonar recurrente por amiodarona tras retirada del fármaco y tratamiento con corticoides.