Iatrogenic rheumatic syndromes in the elderly

Clin Geriatr Med. 2005 Aug;21(3):577-88, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2005.02.004.

Abstract

Rheumatic complaints are common in the geriatric population. However, uncommonly autoimmune or musculoskeletal complaints and disorders may arise as a consequence of pharmacotherapy. These rare events include statin myopathy, drug-induced lupus, arthralgias, vasculitis, or tight skin syndromes. This article will discuss the possible iatrogenic causes of rheumatic conditions, potential inciting agents, and the various types of rheumatic manifestations seen in the elderly.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthralgia / chemically induced
  • Colchicine / adverse effects
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / chemically induced
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / diagnosis
  • Gout / epidemiology
  • Gout Suppressants / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Rheumatic Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Risk Factors
  • Uric Acid / blood

Substances

  • Gout Suppressants
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Uric Acid
  • Colchicine