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==Overview of drug-induced lupus erythematosus== | ==Overview of drug-induced lupus erythematosus== | ||
==What cause | ==What cause drug-induced lupus erythematosus?== | ||
Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to a medication. Several following medications are known to cause drug-induced lupus: | |||
:*[[Chlorpromazine]] | |||
:*[[Hydralazine]] | |||
:*[[Isoniazid]] | |||
:*[[Methyldopa]] | |||
:*[[Penicillamine]] | |||
:*[[Procainamide]] | |||
:*[[Quinidine]] | |||
:*[[Sulfasalazine]] | |||
==How do I know if I have drug-induced lupus erythematosus and what are the symptoms of drug-induced lupus erythematosus?== | ==How do I know if I have drug-induced lupus erythematosus and what are the symptoms of drug-induced lupus erythematosus?== |
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Overview of drug-induced lupus erythematosus
What cause drug-induced lupus erythematosus?
Drug-induced lupus erythematosus is caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to a medication. Several following medications are known to cause drug-induced lupus:
How do I know if I have drug-induced lupus erythematosus and what are the symptoms of drug-induced lupus erythematosus?
Treatment options
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000446.htm
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1065086-overview
http://dermnetnz.org/reactions/drug-induced-lupus.html