AMIODARONE PNEUMONITIS - NO SAFE DOSE

被引:28
作者
POLKEY, MI
WILSON, POG
REES, PJ
机构
[1] GUYS HOSP, DEPT MED, LONDON SE1 9RT, ENGLAND
[2] GUYS HOSP, DEPT PATHOL, LONDON SE1 9RT, ENGLAND
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10.1016/0954-6111(95)90254-6
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Pneumonitis is a serious adverse effect of amiodarone therapy, which is related to the average daily dose. A case of pneumonitis is described which developed after exposure to a low dose of amiodarone. This challenges the concept that low dose amiodarone therapy is safe.
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