[Recurrent amiodarone lung toxicity after withdrawal of the drug and treatment with corticoids].
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.
Donado Uña
J R
JR
Servicio de Neumología, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
López Encuentra
A
A
Echave-Sustaeta
J M
JM
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
D000638:Amiodarone; D008775:Methylprednisolone
Toxicidad pulmonar recurrente por amiodarona tras retirada del fármaco y tratamiento con corticoides.