[Eosinophilic pneumonia induced by minocycline].
Eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare adverse effect of minocycline. To date there are about 70 chemical compounds that cause drug-induced, eosinophilic lung disease. A 20-year-old woman who developed eosinophilic pneumonia due to minocycline is described. Diagnosis was established by history, signs and symptoms, peripheral eosinophilia, chest x-rays and response to combined cessation of treatment and a short course of steroids. Physicians should be aware to this rare adverse effect of the drug. Attention to the possibility of minocycline-induced eosinophilic pneumonia can prevent unnecessary, expensive investigation. Cessation of intake is usually sufficient for cure.
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Medical Dept. B, Hillel Yaffe Hospital, Hadera.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008911:Minocycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011657:Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008911:Minocycline