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Harrison M, Kavanagh G, Corte TJ, Troy LK. Drug-induced interstitial lung disease: a narrative review of a clinical conundrum. Expert Rev Respir Med 2024; 18:23-39. [PMID: 38501199 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2024.2329612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Drug-induced interstitial lung disease (DI-ILD) is increasing in incidence, due to the use of many new drugs across a broad range of cancers and chronic inflammatory diseases. The presentation and onset of DI-ILD are variable even for the same drug across different individuals. Clinical suspicion is essential for identifying these conditions, with timely drug cessation an important determinant of outcomes. AREAS COVERED This review provides a comprehensive and up-to-date summary of epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of DI-ILD. Relevant research articles from PubMed and Medline searches up to September 2023 were screened and summarized. Specific drugs including immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, methotrexate, and amiodarone are discussed in detail. The potential role of pharmacogenomic profiling for lung toxicity risk is considered. EXPERT OPINION DI-ILD is likely to be an increasingly important contributor to respiratory disability in the community. These conditions can negatively impact quality of life and patient longevity, due to associated respiratory compromise as well as cessation of evidence-based therapy for the underlying disease. This clinical conundrum is relevant to all areas of medicine, necessitating increased understanding and greater vigilance for drug-related lung toxicity.
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- Megan Harrison
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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Henning JW, Brezden-Masley C, Gelmon K, Chia S, Shapera S, McInnis M, Rayson D, Asselah J. Managing the Risk of Lung Toxicity with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd): A Canadian Perspective. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:8019-8038. [PMID: 37754497 PMCID: PMC10529919 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30090582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Ongoing advances in precision cancer therapy have increased the number of molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology agents for a variety of cancers, many of which have been associated with a risk of pulmonary complications, among the most concerning being drug-induced interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis (DI-ILD). As the number of patients undergoing treatment with novel anticancer agents continues to grow, DI-ILD is expected to become an increasingly significant clinical challenge. Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) is an antibody-drug conjugate targeting human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 that is gaining widespread use in the metastatic breast cancer setting and is undergoing exploration for other oncologic indications. ILD/pneumonitis is an adverse event of special interest associated with T-DXd, which has potentially fatal consequences if left untreated and allowed to progress. When identified in the asymptomatic stage (grade 1), T-DXd-related ILD can be monitored and treated effectively with the possibility of treatment continuation. Delayed diagnosis and/or treatment, however, results in progression to grade 2 or higher toxicity and necessitates immediate and permanent discontinuation of this active agent. Strategies are, therefore, needed to optimize careful monitoring during treatment to ensure patient safety and optimize outcomes. Several guidance documents have been developed regarding strategies for the early identification and management of T-DXd-related ILD, although none have been within the context of the Canadian health care environment. A Canadian multidisciplinary steering committee was, therefore, convened to evaluate existing recommendations and adapt them for application in Canada. A multidisciplinary approach involving collaboration among medical oncologists, radiologists, respirologists, and allied health care professionals is needed to ensure the proactive identification and management of T-DXd-related ILD and DI-ILD associated with other agents with a similar toxicity profile.
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- BC Cancer Agency, 600 10th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada; (K.G.); (S.C.)
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- BC Cancer Agency, 600 10th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada; (K.G.); (S.C.)
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- University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, 9N-971, 585 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada;
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada;
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dalhousie University, QEII-Bethune Building, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9, Canada;
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- Cedars Cancer Centre, McGill University Health Centre, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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El Tabaa MM, El Tabaa MM, Elgharabawy RM, Abdelhamid WG. Suppressing NLRP3 activation and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling ameliorates amiodarone-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats: a possible protective role of nobiletin. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:1373-1386. [PMID: 36947298 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01168-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Amiodarone (AMD), a medicine used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias, is frequently linked to pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Despite the involvement of NLRP3 inflammasome and PI3K/Akt/mTOR axis in fibrosis modulation and development, their significance in the etiology of AMD-induced PF remains uncertain. Nobiletin (NOB), a citrus flavonoid, has recently gained attention for its ability to reduce fibrotic processes in a variety of organs through inhibiting NLRP3-associated inflammation and suppressing PI3K/AKT/mTOR fibrotic pathway. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the possible beneficial impact of NOB against AMD-induced PF, taking into account the roles of NLRP3 and PI3K/AKT/mTOR axis in its pathogenesis. Twenty-four rats were randomly specified into Vehicle; NOB 20 mg/kg; AMD 30 mg/kg, and NOB + AMD. All treatments were administered orally once a day for 4 weeks. The lung oxidant/antioxidant status, as well as the expression of inflammatory and fibrotic markers were all assessed. The results revealed that NOB, by improving Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, could reduce ROS production and NLRP3 activation, which in turn hindered IL-1β release, prohibited TGF-β1-related PI3K/AKT/mTOR cascade, suppressed α-SMA expression, and impeded collagen deposition. These findings point to a novel strategy by which NOB may alleviate the AMD-prompted NLRP3 inflammatory responses and associated PF through blocking PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling.
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- Manar M El Tabaa
- Pharmacology and Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Studies and Research Institute (ESRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Minofia Governorate, Egypt.
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- Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
- Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Related to Amiodarone-Is It a Standard Pathophysiological Pattern? A Case-Based Literature Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12123217. [PMID: 36553223 PMCID: PMC9777900 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Amiodarone hydrochloride is an antiarrhythmic drug, with proven efficacy in prevention and treatment of numerous arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation especially, or ventricular arrhythmias, with a long half-life (55-60 days). The increased risk of developing amiodarone-induced pulmonary fibrosis is directly related to the dose and the duration of the intake. Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity is conditioned by dose, patient's age, and pre-existent pulmonary pathologies. The pattern for drug-induced lung injury may vary in many forms, but the amiodarone can cause polymorphous injuries such as diffuse alveolar damage, chronical interstitial pneumonia, organizing pneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhage, lung nodules or pleural disease. The pathological mechanism of pulmonary injury induced by amiodarone consists of the accumulation of phospholipid complexes in histocytes and type II pneumocytes. Differential diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis induced by amiodarone is made mainly with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, left ventricular failure or infectious disease. Before starting treatment with amiodarone, patients should be informed of potential adverse effects and any new respiratory symptoms should promptly be reported to their family physician or attending physician. The assessment carried out at the initiation of amiodarone treatment should include at least chest X-ray and respiratory function tests and extrapulmonary evaluation.
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Komiya K, Mitsui MT, Watanabe T, Nasu M, Hiramatsu K, Kadota JI. Sansoninto-induced Lung Injury. Intern Med 2022; 61:3709-3712. [PMID: 35569994 PMCID: PMC9841115 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9747-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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A man in his 70s visited our department for dyspnea with pulmonary infiltrate that was unresolved by antibiotics. He had been taking Sansoninto for five years and doubled its dose a month ago. After discontinuing Sansoninto without any additional medications, his symptoms gradually disappeared, and pulmonary infiltration improved. Drug lymphocyte stimulation tests showed a positive result for Sansoninto. We diagnosed this patient with Sansoninto-induced lung injury. Sansoninto is a combination drug that consists of sansonin, bukuryo, senkyo, chimo, and kanzo. This paper reports the first case of Sansoninto-induced lung injury and discusses the mechanism considering its components.
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- Kosaku Komiya
- Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan
- Respiratory Medicine, Oita Nakamura Hospital, Japan
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- Respiratory Medicine, Oita Nakamura Hospital, Japan
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- Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan
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- Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan
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Barra S, Primo J, Gonçalves H, Boveda S, Providência R, Grace A. Is amiodarone still a reasonable therapeutic option for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation? Rev Port Cardiol 2022; 41:783-789. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2021.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Tave A, Goehring E, Desai V, Wu C, Bohn RL, Tamayo SG, Sicignano N, Juhaeri J, Jones JK, Weiss SR. Risk of interstitial lung disease in patients treated for atrial fibrillation with dronedarone versus other antiarrhythmics. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2021; 30:1353-1359. [PMID: 33730412 PMCID: PMC8453764 DOI: 10.1002/pds.5233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose To compare risks of interstitial lung disease (ILD) between patients treated with dronedarone versus other antiarrhythmics. Methods Parallel retrospective cohort studies were conducted in the United States Department of Defense Military Health System database (DoD) and the HealthCore Integrated Research Database (HIRD). Study patients were treated for atrial fibrillation (AF) with dronedarone, amiodarone, sotalol, or flecainide. Propensity score matching was employed to create analysis cohorts balanced on baseline variables considered potential confounders of treatment decisions. The study period of July 20, 2008 through September 30, 2014 included a 1‐year baseline and minimum 6 months of follow‐up, for patients with drugs dispensed between July 20, 2009 and March 31, 2014. Suspect ILD outcomes were reviewed by independent adjudicators. Cox proportional hazards regression compared risk of confirmed ILD between dronedarone and each comparator cohort. A sensitivity analysis examined the effect of broadening the outcome definition. Results A total 72 ILD cases (52 DoD; 20 HIRD) were confirmed among 27 892 patients. ILD risk was significantly higher among amiodarone than dronedarone initiators in DoD (HR = 2.5; 95% CI = 1.1–5.3, p = 0.02). No difference was detected in HIRD (HR = 1.0; 95% CI = 0.4–2.4). Corresponding risks in sotalol and flecainide exposure groups did not differ significantly from dronedarone in either database. Conclusions ILD risk among AF patients initiated on dronedarone therapy was comparable to or lower than that of amiodarone initiators, and similar to that of new sotalol or flecainide users. This finding suggests that elevated ILD risk associated with amiodarone does not necessarily extend to dronedarone or other antiarrhythmic drugs.
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- Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA
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Gomes ESR, Marques ML, Regateiro FS. Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Severe Delayed Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 25:3799-3812. [PMID: 31694518 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666191105115346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Severe delayed drug hypersensitivity reactions comprise different clinical entities and can involve different immune-mediated mechanisms. Common examples are severe cutaneous adverse reactions and druginduced internal organ injuries. The incidence of such reactions is overall low but seems to be on the rise reaching numbers as high as 9 per million individuals-years in the case of SJS/TEN and DRESS. Such conditions carry an important associated morbidity, and mortality can attain 40% in SJS/TEN patients, making these hypersensitivity reactions important targets when implementing preventive measures. Several risk factors have been identified for reaction severity; some are transverse, such as older age and underlying chronic diseases. The recent advances in pharmacogenetics allowed the identification of specific populations with higher risk and permitted strategic avoidance of certain drugs being HLA-B*57:01 screening in patients initiating abacavir the best successful example. In this work, we reviewed the epidemiology of SCARs and liver/kidney/lung drug-induced immune-mediated reactions. We focus on particular aspects such as prevalence and incidence, drugs involved, mortality and risk factors.
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- Eva S R Gomes
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitario do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitario do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitario de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Institute of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.,Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Reseach (iCBR), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Anaev EK. [Drug-induced interstitial lung disease: approaches to diagnostics and treatment]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2020; 92:84-91. [PMID: 32598798 DOI: 10.26442/00403660.2020.03.000399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Drug-induced interstitial lung disease (D-ILD) can be caused by various drugs, including antibiotics, amiodarone, antitumor, rheumatological and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. D-ILD includes hypersensitivity reactions, organizing and non-specific interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic lung diseases, diffuse alveolar damage and alveolar hypoventilation. To exclude other causes of pulmonary diseases, an assessment of the medical history, physical data and examination results, which may include chest X-ray/multispiral computed tomography (MSCT), lung function tests, and bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, are necessary. Diagnosis of D-ILD is difficult due to the heterogeneity of clinical, radiological and histological data. The X-ray pathological phenotype of D-ILD is different; a specific MSCT pattern has not been identified. Treatment includes drug withdrawal and, in some cases, glucocorticoid therapy, although there are no prospective studies on their effect on the outcome of the disease. This article provides various drugs that cause ILD, approaches to their diagnosis and treatment.
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- E K Anaev
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
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This is the case of a 92-year-old female who was hospitalized one month prior to admission for symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, requiring intravenous amiodarone. Following her previous admission, she was placed on one month of amiodarone 200 mg twice daily, with a one week transition to 200 mg daily. The patient subsequently developed progressive shortness of breath and dry cough over a period of several weeks. Initial imaging showed diffuse bilateral coarse patchy interstitial infiltration on chest X-ray and bibasilar pleural effusions and scattered bilateral opacities on CTA chest. In an elderly patient presenting with dyspnea and dry cough, as well as interstitial opacities on imaging, amiodarone pulmonary toxicity should be considered despite short-term low-dose use.
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- Abigail McDonald
- Internal Medicine, HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME Programs, Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, USA
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Skeoch S, Weatherley N, Swift AJ, Oldroyd A, Johns C, Hayton C, Giollo A, Wild JM, Waterton JC, Buch M, Linton K, Bruce IN, Leonard C, Bianchi S, Chaudhuri N. Drug-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2018; 7:jcm7100356. [PMID: 30326612 PMCID: PMC6209877 DOI: 10.3390/jcm7100356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: Drug-induced interstitial lung disease (DIILD) occurs as a result of numerous agents, but the risk often only becomes apparent after the marketing authorisation of such agents. Methods: In this PRISMA-compliant systematic review, we aimed to evaluate and synthesise the current literature on DIILD. Results: Following a quality assessment, 156 full-text papers describing more than 6000 DIILD cases were included in the review. However, the majority of the papers were of low or very low quality in relation to the review question (78%). Thus, it was not possible to perform a meta-analysis, and descriptive review was undertaken instead. DIILD incidence rates varied between 4.1 and 12.4 cases/million/year. DIILD accounted for 3–5% of prevalent ILD cases. Cancer drugs, followed by rheumatology drugs, amiodarone and antibiotics, were the most common causes of DIILD. The radiopathological phenotype of DIILD varied between and within agents, and no typical radiological pattern specific to DIILD was identified. Mortality rates of over 50% were reported in some studies. Severity at presentation was the most reliable predictor of mortality. Glucocorticoids (GCs) were commonly used to treat DIILD, but no prospective studies examined their effect on outcome. Conclusions: Overall high-quality evidence in DIILD is lacking, and the current review will inform larger prospective studies to investigate the diagnosis and management of DIILD.
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- Sarah Skeoch
- Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath BA1 1RL, UK.
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- Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.
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- Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.
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- Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
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- Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.
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- North West Lung Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M6 8HD, UK.
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.
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- Bioxydyn Limited, Rutherford House, Manchester Science Park, Manchester M15 6SZ, UK.
- Centre for Imaging Sciences, Division of Informatics Imaging & Data Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
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- Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
- The Kellgren Centre for Rheumatology, NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M6 8HD, UK.
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- North West Lung Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M6 8HD, UK.
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- Academic Directorate of Respiratory Medicine, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK.
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- North West Lung Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M6 8HD, UK.
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Teerakanok J, Tantrachoti P, Chariyawong P, Nugent K. Acute Amiodarone Pulmonary Toxicity After Surgical Procedures. Am J Med Sci 2016; 352:646-651. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2016.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Yoon U, Marinelli L, Ali S, Huberfeld S, Barrera R, Chang JB. Early Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: A Case Report. Int J Angiol 2016; 25:189-92. [PMID: 27574388 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1387170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug that has been commonly used to treat supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. This drug is an iodine-containing compound that tends to accumulate in several organs, including the lungs. Especially, its main metabolically active metabolite desethylamiodarone can adversely affect many organs. A very well-known severe complication of amiodarone therapy is the amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity. This article presents the case study of an 82-year-old male patient with acute amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity. The patient underwent endovascular aneurysm repair for rapidly increasing abdominal aortic aneurysm. During the postoperative period the patient developed rapid atrial fibrillation and amiodarone therapy was initiated. Subsequently, the patient went into acute respiratory failure and was requiring high supplemental oxygen support and a chest X-ray revealed bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. During the hospital course the patient required mechanical ventilator support. With discontinuation of amiodarone, supportive therapy and steroid treatment patient symptoms significantly improved. Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity must be considered in the differential diagnosis of all patients on the medication with progressive or acute respiratory symptoms. Early discontinuation of amiodarone and aggressive corticosteroid therapy should be considered as a viable treatment strategy.
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- Uzung Yoon
- Department of Surgery, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Medicine, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Medicine, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York
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Dyspnea and Hemoptysis. J Nurse Pract 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Aboul-Fotouh GI, Zickri MB, Metwally HG, Ibrahim IR, Kamar SS, Sakr W. Therapeutic Effect of Adipose Derived Stem Cells versus Atorvastatin on Amiodarone Induced Lung Injury in Male Rat. Int J Stem Cells 2015; 8:170-80. [PMID: 26634065 PMCID: PMC4651281 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc.2015.8.2.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Amiodarone (AM), a class 3 antiarrhythmic drug, has been associated with variety of adverse effects, the most serious of which is pulmonary toxicity. Ator (A) is a statin, known for their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. Recent studies provide evidence of potential therapeutic effect of statins on lung injury. Adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) have shown great promise in the repair of various tissues. The present study aimed at investigating and comparing the possible therapeutic effect of A and ADSCs on AM induced lung injury in albino rats. Methods and Results 34 adult male albino rats were divided into 5 groups: control group (Gp I), A group (Gp II) received 10 mg/kg of A orally 6 days (d)/week (w) for 4 weeks (ws), AM group (Gp III) received 30 mg/kg of AM orally 6 d/w for 4 ws, AM&A group (Gp IV) received AM for 4ws then A for other 4 ws and AM&SCs group (Gp V) received AM for 4 ws then injected with 0.5 ml ADSCs on 2 successive days intravenously (IV). Histological, histochemical, immunohistochemical and morphometric studies were performed. Group III displayed bronchiolitis obliterans, thickened interalveolar septa (IAS) and thickened vascular wall which were proven morphometrically. Increased area% of collagen fibers and apoptotic changes were recorded. All findings regressed on A administration and ADSCs therapy. Conclusion Ator proved a definite ameliorating effect on the degenerative, inflammatory, apoptotic and fibrotic changes induced by AM. ADSCs administration denoted more remarkable therapeutic effect compared to A.
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Fadahunsi O, Krol R. Acute amiodarone pulmonary toxicity following lung resection. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE : IJBS 2014; 10:217-20. [PMID: 25324704 PMCID: PMC4199476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Amiodarone is one of the most frequently prescribed antiarrhythmic agents. Despite its widespread use, it is associated with systemic side effects. Pulmonary toxicity, the most severe adverse effect of amiodarone, has usually been described in the context of chronic amiodarone use. We report a case of an 80-year-old male presenting acutely following right upper lung lobe resection for stage 1b adenocarcinoma. He developed atrial fibrillation on postoperative day four and received 12.5 g of amiodarone within a 12 day period. On presentation, he had new bilateral lung opacities and a 35% absolute decline in the predicted diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide. Pulmonary embolism was ruled out on chest computed tomography. Amiodarone was discontinued and prednisone was initiated. Despite initial improvement, he suffered from multiple hypoxemic episodes until his death in the fourth month. In a subset of patients undergoing thoracic surgery who are intubated and require high levels of oxygen, the risk of amiodarone lung toxicity increases and patients may present acutely.
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Affiliation(s)
- Opeyemi Fadahunsi
- Department of Medicine, Reading Health System, West Reading, PA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Reading Health System, West Reading, PA, USA
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