title: An update on drug-induced arthritis.
abstract: A large and heterogeneous group of drugs can cause drug-induced arthritis. No single pathogenetic mechanism or drug class unifies these diverse culprits. Recognizing that joint symptoms may, in fact, be drug-related not only saves time and unnecessary investigations but can also prevent needless suffering and morbidity due to late recognition of a drug-induced arthritic condition. The extent of drug-induced arthritis is variable and ranges from minor short-lived and reversible arthralgia to a prolonged and occasionally destructive arthritis. The onset of arthritis due to various medications in relation to the timing of drug initiation is also variable and may range from a few days to several months.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942, Jordan. marwan.adwan@ju.edu.jo.
authors.forename: Marwan H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Adwan
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D054873:Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D014612:Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D054873:Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors; D014612:Vaccines
keywords: Adverse effects; Arthritis; Drug induced; Iatrogenic; Toxicity