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* High risk:
* High risk:
** '''Hydralazine''' (antihypertensive)
** '''[[Hydralazine]]''' (antihypertensive)
** Procainamide (antiarrhythmic)
** [[Procainamide]] (antiarrhythmic)
* Moderate to low risk:
* Moderate to low risk:
** Infliximab (anti-TNF-α)
** [[Infliximab]] (anti-TNF-α)
** Etanercept (anti-TNF-α)
** [[Etanercept]] (anti-TNF-α)
** Isoniazid (antibiotic)
** [[Isoniazid]] (antibiotic)
** Minocycline (antibiotic)
** [[Minocycline]] (antibiotic)
** Pyrazinamide (antibiotic)
** [[Pyrazinamide]] (antibiotic)
** Quinidine (antiarrhythmic)
** [[Quinidine]] (antiarrhythmic)
** D-penicillamine (anti-inflammatory)
** [[D-penicillamine]] (anti-inflammatory)
** Carbamazepine (anticonvulsant)
** [[Carbamazepine]] (anticonvulsant)
** Oxcarbazepine (anticonvulsant)
** [[Oxcarbazepine]] (anticonvulsant)
** Phenytoin (anticonvulsant)
** [[Phenytoin]] (anticonvulsant)
** Propafenone (antiarrhythmic)
** [[Propafenone]] (antiarrhythmic)
** Chlorpromazine (antipsychotic)
** [[Chlorpromazine]] (antipsychotic)
** Minoxidil (antihypertensive vasodilator)
** [[Minoxidil]] (antihypertensive vasodilator)


== Investigations ==
== Investigations ==

Latest revision as of 14:31, 15 April 2025

Definition

  • Form of lupus that is caused by a drug reaction

Causative Medications

Investigations

  • Serology positive for anti-histone antibodies

Management

  • Stop the offending medication
  • Treat the symptoms similarly to how you would in lupus, until they resolve
    • Arthralgia/arthritis/serositis: NSAIDs
    • Cutaneous eruptions: topical steroids
    • If prolonged symptoms: hydroxychloroquine
    • Rarely steroids