[Hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a patient taking pravastatin].
A 41-year-old man who had been taking pravastatin for two years developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis. The initial examination found intestinal pneumonitis and hypereosinophilia. The patient's syndromes gradually resolved with withdrawal of pravastatin. As HMG coenzyme A reductase inhibitors are commonly prescribed, any respiratory symptoms in this setting should be considered with special attention.
Liscoët-Loheac
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Département de Médecine interne et Pneumologie, CHRU de la Cavale Blanche, 29609, Brest Cedex, France.
André
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Couturaud
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Chenu
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Quiot
J J
JJ
Leroyer
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D000328:Adult; D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017681:Hypereosinophilic Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D017035:Pravastatin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D017035:Pravastatin